10 Construction Safety Tips for Scaffolding:

• Never operate a scaffold within 10 feet from electrical power lines.

• Consistently inspect and re-inspect the scaffold. 

• Scaffolds should be capable of carrying four times the intended load without any sign of distress.

• Keep your craftsmen aware of the hazards of diagonal braces.

• Use scaffold plank grade material to plank your scaffold platforms.

•  Ensure that scaffolding rope is kept at a safe distance from heat sources.

• Keep your scaffold safe with toeboards, guardrails, and midrails.