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1926.451
2 OSHA and HazCom articles tagged "1926.451" — practical, CFR-cited guidance verified against primary sources.
Compliance
Is a Scissor Lift an Aerial Lift? OSHA Says It's a Scaffold
OSHA answered this in writing in 2000: a scissor lift is not an aerial lift. It is a mobile scaffold, covered by 29 CFR 1926.451 and 1926.452(w). That one classification decides whether your crew ties off, what training the operator needs, who inspects the machine and against which checklist.
Aug 27, 2026
12 min read
Safety
Scaffold Safety: OSHA Requirements Every Contractor Must Know
Scaffolding (1926.451) ranked sixth on OSHA's FY2025 list of most-cited standards. Learn the capacity rules, fall-protection triggers, competent-person duties, and how to avoid $16,550 per violation.
Mar 22, 2026
14 min read