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Scaffold frames are not ladders. Climbing them puts workers at serious risk of falls and structural collapse.

Why It Matters:

Cross braces and horizontal scaffold members are not designed for climbing. They’re there to support the structure — not your body weight. Using them for access can bend, break, or destabilize the scaffold, putting everyone at risk.

Key Points:

• Only use designated ladders or stair towers to access scaffold platforms.
• Never climb cross braces, diagonal supports, or vertical scaffold frames.
• If no safe access is available, stop work and notify a supervisor.
• Check for fall protection requirements when climbing to higher levels.

✅ Safe access keeps the scaffold — and you — upright.

Ask the Crew:

• Are we using proper access points to reach scaffold platforms?
• Have we ever seen or stopped someone climbing the frame?

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