R&R Scaffold builds for the industries that are building Alaska
By Mara Severin, Contributing Writer The layman sees it without really seeing it -- scaffolding -- the intricate web of metal that literally and figuratively supports the construction industry. The layman hardly sees it, but to those in the business of building, those steel "threads" are far from invisible -- in fact, they represent an essential lifeline to the industry and its workers. The people constructing more of these complex exoskeletons at job sites across Alaska are the people at R&R Scaffold Erectors. The largest company in the state to sell, rent, erect and dismantle scaffolding in Alaska, R&R Scaffold is also a driving force in construction safety. "Our mission is to provide a safe and efficient working environment for all of our clients," says David Bond, president and CEO of R&R. Click here to read the full article
Who is "qualified" by OSHA regs to be my “competent” person?
By David C. Bond, Guest Columnist In the fall of 1996, OSHA implemented its new scaffold regulations. In one area OSHA clarified the training requirements for employees using and building scaffolds. It used the terms "qualified person" and "competent person." In this column I hope to help you understand the type of training your erectors need, who can be deemed a "competent person," and who is qualified to design your scaffold. A "competent person" is defined by OSHA as "One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them." (OSHA 1926.450 (b)). Click here to read the full article
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