Articles by David Glabe

David Glabe on how scaffold and construction engineering has and has not gone from “art” to “science”

David Glabe breaks down OSHA regulations and standards terminology and references

David Glabe talks about the importance of load paths in scaffold design and engineering

David Glabe addresses why falls from heights within construction consistently remain a primary cause of injuries in the industry

David Glabe addresses suspended scaffolding accidents and shoring collapses.

David Glabe provides ‘fun facts’ about falling object protection

Pop quiz: Does your scaffolding industry knowledge go beyond OSHA regulations?

David Glabe asks: Since all workers involved with the design, erection and use of scaffolds must be trained, how is it that scaffolds are so poorly designed, erected and used?

Industry expert David Glabe details how platforms define usage 

David Glabe covers all things mast climbing – including some clarification in regard to ANSI and OSHA regulations

The SAIA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. David Glabe takes a walk down the SAIA’s memory lane which leads him to ponder the future

Industry veteran David Glabe breaks down common – yet sometimes misunderstood – scaffold and access industry terms

To understand how the regulatory system in the U.S. works, it is helpful to understand the difference between each branch. David Glabe breaks it down.