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The 7 Most Dangerous Scaffolding Failures in History
Scaffolding has helped build some of the world's greatest structures. From cathedrals and bridges to skyscrapers and stadiums, temporary access systems make modern construction possible.
Most of the time, scaffolding quietly does its job without incident.
But when something goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating.
The truth is that nearly every major scaffolding disaster has one thing in common: it was preventable.
While equipment occasionally fails, investigations almost always reveal d
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Jun 22nd 2026