Green Room: Dan Steffen – OSHA’s Scaffolding Standards in Construction and General Industry

Dan Steffen, Asst. Area Director Toledo OSHA Office

Session Summary

This presentation provides an overview of OSHA’s Scaffolding Standard(s) in Construction and General Industry as well as the responsibilities of the competent person, selection of protective systems, common violations found during site inspections and trends relating to scaffolding use. Attendees are introduced to practical safety management systems used by employers to help ensure employee safety and compliance of the standard.

Bio

Dan Steffen started his OSHA career in 2007, as a Safety Specialist in Region V’s Toledo, Ohio Area Office. In 2018, Dan was appointed to his current position of Assistant Area Director, where he guides a team of safety and health professionals in the performance of enforcement activities under the OSH Act. Dan works with employers, employees, trade organizations to promote the agency’s cooperative programs, outreach, training, and overall mission.