1. By Harding University ENGR 331 (2013)

2. Safety Features: Ladder access to platform Scaffold grade lumber for platform. Feet set on level ground. Guardrail around platform.

3. Safety Features: Poles set at regular intervals to support platform. Regular geometric bracing to support the poles. Safety guardrail around the platform.

4. Safety Features: Scaffold grade lumber used for the platform. Ladder access to platform. Aluminum support poles within every 50 ft.

5.  Make sure all personnel using the scaffolding have received safety training in fall safety.  Always test the scaffolding or check its rating to ensure that it can handle the loads its going to be taking.

6.  http://www.elcosh.org/document/3529/d000532/Sca ffold%2BSafety%2BFor%2BResidential%2BConstructio n%2BContractors.html?show_text=1 http://www.elcosh.org/document/3529/d000532/Sca ffold%2BSafety%2BFor%2BResidential%2BConstructio n%2BContractors.html?show_text=1  http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/occupationa l-health/scaffold-construction-contractors.pdf http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/occupationa l-health/scaffold-construction-contractors.pdf  http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_ document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10752 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_ document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10752