Scaffolds should be inspected by a competent person after they are built, before they are used, and on a regular basis while in use (depending on weather, how much use they receive, how often they are modified, etc.). The responsibility for ensuring that scaffolds are safe to use lies with the person who will be operating them. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific regulations regarding scaffold safety. These include requirements that employers provide adequate support for scaffolds; instruct workers on how to properly use scaffolds; and train employees in first aid techniques for incidents involving scaffolds. If you are involved in a scaffold incident at your job site, immediately stop any work being done on the project. This includes removing yourself from high places. If someone is injured, call for emergency medical help. Then report the incident to your supervisor or to a company representative. Include information about the type of scaffold, what happened, where it occurred, and who was involved. An employer is responsible for providing safe working conditions for its employees. This includes paying attention to scaffold safety.