Safety First: American Scaffold Exemplifies Industry Improvements in Safety Compliance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its top 10 safety violations for fiscal 2024. Among the categories studied in the report, one of the most notable improvements is in the scaffolding industry. Scaffolding violations moved from 4^th place in 2023 to 8^th place in 2024. 

American Scaffold has prioritized safety above all else from day one, and continually strives to be part of this industry improvement through innovation and compliance with safety regulations.

American Scaffold leads the industry in delivering top-tier scaffold and containment systems for the most challenging maritime, industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Their nationwide team of experts excels in complex U.S. Navy vessels, land-based structures, and more. Safety is always top priority, with every project meticulously reviewed and every piece of equipment rigorously inspected to ensure the highest standards of quality and security.

American Scaffold has a long-standing reputation for delivering the safest and most secure industrial, commercial, residential, and marine scaffolds and environmental containment systems available. Our team of specialists works closely with our customers (and their customers) to provide location-specific staging and configurations to ensure safety at every level of workplace access and containment.

“One of the ways we mitigate safety hazards and keep our staging compliant is through our customer turnover inspections and daily maintenance inspections,” explains Duane Wohlford, National Safety Manager at American Scaffold.

American Scaffold staging meets or exceeds regulatory and industry standards, including OSHA and NAVSEA Standard Item compliance, as well as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 standards when working on government landside jobs. This ensures safe and secure access to the work, whether on ship or on shore.

When you choose American Scaffold for your project, you choose peace of mind that any safety risks are mitigated and managed by the best professionals in the industry.