There are many types of works carried out in a construction workplace including temporary and
permanent works. In general, several types of temporary works which require a lot of temporary
structures are involved in constructing the permanent structures. According to Illingworth (1987),
temporary structures represent an area of considerable significance within the construction process. As for
human terms, temporary structures play a major part and an important role in providing a safe working platform for construction workers and so that ensuring that the final result or product is achieved safely.
However, one of the factors that contribute to the causes of accidents at the construction workplace is the
temporary structures. Clearly, the large loss of lifeand the financial costs of these accidents to the
constructionsector justify research into safety aspects of working on and around the scaffolds.