Scaffolding-related violations typically make an appearance in OSHA’s annual top 10 list of most frequently violated safety standards. Incorrectly assembled or misused scaffolding equipment can create fall hazards as dangerous as those faced by roofers or ironworkers.
And a fall from any height carries with it a significant risk of injury, as well as the added expense of paying for those injuries. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, workers’ compensation and medical costs associated with workplace falls cost about $70 billion annually.
