Masonry Magazine June 2009 Page. 28
Fall Protection for Scaffolding and Mobile Platforms
A review of the regulations regarding fall protection on scaffolding and mobile platforms, the types of fall protection equipment needed in various situations, and how to choose the right fall protection equipment for the job.
BY CRAIG FIRL
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION GOES BACK CENTURIES: Think Egyptian pyramids, Greek theatres and Roman arenas. Luckily, more technologically advanced methods to get bricks and blocks in place exist today than in ages past, among them scaffolding and mobile platforms. Whether constructing a brick home or restoring a section of block on the eighth floor of an office building, scaffolding and mobile platforms help get the job done, but they also add the risk of a fall from heights that can lead to serious injury or death.
26 MASONRY ■ June 2009 • www.masoncontractors.org
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