Preventing Falls Using Scaffolds:

Working with scaffolds (T8CCR 1635.1 - 1637 and 1640-1655) are required when work can not be done safely by employees standing on permanent or solid construction at least 20 inches wide except when work can be done safely from ladders (T8CCR 1637). There are exceptions.

For more information on how to keep yourself safe, read Best Practices, Training Topics for Teachers and Employers.

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Office Name	Topic	Phone Numbers
Cal/OSHA	Workplace Safety and Health	833-579-0927
Labor Commissioner's Office	Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws	833-526-4636
Division of Workers' Compensation	Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses	1-800-736-7401
Office of the Director	Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations	844-522-6734