Whichever type of scaffolding is used, ensuring that it will serve its intended purpose and keep workers safe begins in the planning phase. That variety is why the standard includes requirements for several different types of scaffolding materials and designs, including platforms, hoisted suspended scaffolds, system scaffolds, tube and coupler scaffolds, and form and carpenter bracket scaffolds. Since the original approval of the A10.8 standard in 1969, scaffolding work has evolved considerably as materials, components and technology have changed, allowing for a wider variety of scaffolding options for use on work sites. ANSI/ASSP A10.8-2019, Scaffolding Safety Requirements, establishes safety requirements for the construction, operation and use of scaffolds used in the construction, alteration, demolition and maintenance of buildings and structures. These statistics emphasize the need to construct, assemble and disassemble scaffolding materials safely. In addition, scaffolding is consistently among the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards violations. Incidents involving scaffolding account for 4,500 workplace injuries and 50 deaths per year. According to OSHA, 65 percent of the construction industry, an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, work on scaffolding frequently. From small, three-story buildings to massive high-rises, scaffolding is used for a wide variety of construction, inspection, maintenance and repair projects.
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