2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Scaffolding, general requirements, construction
No. 5 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022
1926.451(a)(1)
Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5) and (g), each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.