Both Pennsylvania and federal law provide safety regulations that should be followed at all times. Generally, you should ensure you’re wearing appropriate safety gear and check to make sure the ladder or scaffolding is on stable, level ground before climbing up. Most scaffolding should have safety railings and ladders should be high enough so that you never have to work from the top rung. Avoid working directly under the scaffolding or ladder to avoid injuries due to falling objects. Because the risk of electrocution is high when working from heights, check the surrounding areas to notice any power sources or lines that may need to be disabled.