This image captures a highly unsafe scaffolding setup. The base appears unstable, supported by a makeshift wooden plank, and the wheels aren’t locked. Workers are climbing the frame instead of using a ladder, and although they wear harnesses, there are no visible anchor points or fall arrest systems in use. One worker walks underneath the scaffold—a major struck-by hazard if tools or materials fall.
Proper scaffold safety requires solid footing, guardrails, safe access, and fall protection. Workers should never climb the frame, work on unstable surfaces, or pass beneath active scaffolds. Regular inspections, proper training, and adherence to scaffold […]
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