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Most scaffold injuries don’t happen while working. They happen while climbing. Up.Down.Carrying tools.Stepping across frames.Using cross braces like a ladder. Access is often treated as an afterthought. But when climbing becomes the hazard, the entire system fails its purpose. Welcome to Episode 6 of Scaffold Fails & Fixes. What Is an Improper Access Point? Improper scaffold access happens when workers: Climb scaffold cross braces Use exterior frames as ladders Step over guardra …

Scaffolding has consistently landed on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations list for at least 25 years—going all the way back to the turn of the century. Prior to 2011, scaffolding violations were consistently ranked #1. Since 2016, scaffolding has remained in the Top 5, and as of 2025, it still ranks #7. That kind of longevity on the list begs the question: why hasn’t this problem gone away? The short answer is simple: Scaffolding is often treated as temporary, when …