OSHA Scaffold Requirements: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L Explained (2026 Guide)
Scaffolds have their own OSHA subpart, their own fall-protection height and their own inspection rule, and the numbers differ from the ones crews recite. This reference explains 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L with paragraph citations: the 4x capacity factor, the 10-foot trigger, the 4:1 tipping ratio, planking gaps and guardrail height.
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