Prevent falls from scaffolds: New toolbox talk available

NIOSH has released a new toolbox talk emphasizing proper scaffold setup and operation to prevent worker falls and serious injuries. Correct scaffold usage and training are critical safety practices that can stop accidents on job sites.

Washington — Workers who use scaffolds should be trained on proper setup and operation to avoid serious injury and death, NIOSH emphasizes in a new toolbox talk. “When scaffolds aren’t set up straight or used right, workers can fall,” the agency says. “Using scaffolds the correct way can stop…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.