I'm big believer in the "Murphy's Law of Theatre", which states, "Anything that CAN go wrong WILL go wrong" during a performance. And that includes any protruding point or jagged edge that can catch on a costume or trip an actor.
Since our rented scaffolding is rough and ugly, (and intended for burly construction workers not actors in period dresses), it has to given some special attention. The edges of all the steps on this scaffolding are especially uneven, with tabs and pins sticking out. So I had Hayden and Kenny cover the edges with remnants of rubber dance floor material.
Then I had them apply some strips of "non-slip" sandpaper tape along all the leading edges of the rubber. Also notice the sharp pins that hold the railing joints together...all of these protrusions will be covered in foam and gaffers tape as well.
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