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May 14, 2026
Quicktakes: Did You Know? English/Español
Today is the first International Scaffolding and Access Day.

Did You Know?

Today is the first International Scaffolding and Access Day. David Brown, chairman of the trade organization that established this observance, explained the purpose of the day:

“It provides an opportunity to highlight the vital role our industry plays in construction, infrastructure and safety, while also focusing on the challenges and opportunities that will shape its future. By coming together on 14 May each year, we can promote excellence, inspire the next generation of talent, drive innovation, and strengthen standards across the world. This day is for everyone in scaffolding to stand with pride in the work they do and the difference it makes.”

Visit our website to learn more about scaffolding safety. You can also find information on how OSHA standards on scaffolding apply in specific situations on our Letters of Interpretation page.

¿Sabías?

Hoy es el primer Día Internacional del Andamio y del Acceso. David Brown, presidente de la organización comercial que estableció esta conmemoración, explicó el propósito del día:

«Ofrece una oportunidad para destacar el papel vital que nuestra industria desempeña en la construcción, la infraestructura y la seguridad, al tiempo que también nos enfocamos en los desafíos y las oportunidades que darán forma a su futuro. Al reunirnos cada 14 de mayo, podemos promover la excelencia, inspirar a la próxima generación de talentos, impulsar la innovación y fortalecer los estándares en todo el mundo. Este día es para que todos los que trabajan en andamios se sientan orgullosos del trabajo que realizan y de la diferencia que marca.»

Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información sobre la seguridad en andamios. También puede encontrar información sobre cómo se aplican las normas de OSHA sobre andamios en situaciones específicas en nuestra página de Cartas de Interpretación.


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