Most people don’t think twice when walking into a store, stepping onto a friend’s porch, or heading into a public building. The ground beneath their feet feels steady, and hazards often go unnoticed.

The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

Scaffolding is used on construction or renovation worksites as a temporary structure to support and allow workers to perform their duties. It is often used off the ground, at raised or higher levels.