<P> Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man made structures . Scaffolds are widely used on site to get access to heights and areas that would be otherwise hard to get to . Unsafe scaffolding has the potential to result in death or serious injury . Scaffolding is also used in adapted forms for formwork and shoring, grandstand seating, concert stages, access / viewing towers, exhibition stands, ski ramps, half pipes and art projects . </P> <P> There are five main types of scaffolding used worldwide today . These are Tube and Coupler (fitting) components, prefabricated modular system scaffold components, H - frame / facade modular system scaffolds, timber scaffolds and bamboo scaffolds (particularly in China). Each type is made from several components which often include: </P>

What is the purpose of scaffolding in construction
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