No parapet, curtain wall, or similar part of a structure may be used to support the roof hooks or irons of a suspended scaffold unless certified as safe by a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York. Load-carrying parts must be inspected for adequacy of anchorage and support before the scaffold is installed. 12 § 23-5.8 sets forth the following guidelines. The Department of Labor has created specific construction safety rules in Part 23 of the New York Industrial Code to protect people employed in construction, demolition, or excavation work. NY Labor Law 241 requires owners and contractors to make construction sites as safe as possible for workers. Under Section 241(6), owners and contractors must comply with any rules made by the Commissioner of the Department of Labor to carry out the provisions of the law. Protection for Workers on Suspended Scaffolds Under the NY Industrial Code Employers and site owners who don’t adhere to these regulations could be liable for negligence and pain and suffering damages in an injury claim.
In addition to OSHA regulations and state-mandated safety laws for workers on scaffolds, the New York Industrial Code has specific provisions to protect employees from falls on construction sites.
