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This topic covers the design and assembly of all scaffolds used in general industry workplaces.

Under the rule at 29 CFR 1910.27, scaffolds used in general industry must meet the construction requirements for scaffolds at 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L. The regulations give specifications for various types of scaffolds and cover everything from the spacing of the poles to the size of the planking.

For related resources and training materials, refer to the following topics:

Scaffolding (Construction) for information about scaffold standards at 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L
Slips and Falls for information about OSHA’s walking and working surfaces rule
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Type	Title	Date	State
Regulations	29 CFR § 1910.28 Safety requirements for scaffolding		National
Questions & Answers	An employee is working on a scissor lift and has a PFAS on. The employee ties off to anchor points that have been installed over the years near lights that are 25ft high in a warehouse. Is this allowed?	03/04/2020	National
Interpretations	An installation which has permanent davit arms and davit bases, but does not have a powered platform; a rental stage is brought in for maintenance.[1910.28; 1910.66]	09/04/1996	National
Interpretations	Anchoring 2-point suspension scaffolds;criteria for testing anchorages.[1910.66; 1910.28(g)(11); 1926.451(d)(18)]	08/10/2000	National
Interpretations	Apparent inconsistency between the scaffolding requirements in the general industry standard and the construction standard. [1910.28]	01/09/1992	National
Interpretations	Determining scaffold support capability.	10/02/2008	National
Questions & Answers	Do scissor lifts used for periodic building maintenance fall under regulations of powered platforms section 1910.66?	03/07/2008	National
Training Tips	Don’t Fold on Scaffold Safety		National
Interpretations	Fall hazards over 25 feet. [1910.28; 1926.105]	05/21/1992	National
Training Tips	Ladders and Scaffolds: Inspection Essentials		National
Guidance Documents	OSHA eTool - Scaffolding		National
Interpretations	OSHA's requirement for certification for building roof anchor points & the "Certificate of Regulation Compliance Building" form.	08/09/1996	National
Guidance Documents	Other Types of Scaffolds		National
Interpretations	Pump jack scaffold bracing.	07/12/1993	National
Interpretations	Regulations for scaffold casters. [1910.29]	06/24/1992	National
Interpretations	Requesting OSHA to comment on the Scaffold Industry Association testing procedures to determine fall arrest tie-off locations.	09/25/1995	National
7 Minute Safety Trainer	Scaffold Safety (Outline)		National
Handouts	Scaffold Safety (Word)		National
Quizzes	Scaffold Safety [7-Minute Safety Trainer]		National
Handouts	Scaffold Safety [7-Minute Safety Trainer]		National
Quizzes	Scaffold Safety [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish		National
Handouts	Scaffold Safety [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish		National
Training Tips	Scaffold Safety Do's and Don'ts		National
Policies	Scaffolding		National
Guidance Documents	Supported Scaffold Inspection Tips		National
Interpretations	Use of laminated veneer lumber in lieu of scaffold grade planks on scaffold systems	02/27/1992	National
Questions & Answers	We have several working platforms around some of the equipment that need a load rating posted on them. The platforms are 20" to 30" tall constructed of a metal frame with plywood or pressed wood attached to the top as the walking surface. The enginee	02/22/2008	National
Toolbox Talks	Working safely on supported scaffolds		National
Employee News Articles	Working safely on supported scaffolds		National