OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets specific regulations that must be followed on construction sites. These include:
Design and Construction– Scaffolds used must meet OSHA requirements and not exceed rate capacities or be used for non-approved uses. Every scaffold must be able to support its own weight plus four times the intended weight load. Every suspension rope must support at least six times the intended weight load.
Inspection – All scaffolds and personal safety equipment must be inspected before every work shift. Any damaged equipment must be removed.