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Suspension Scaffolds Pose a Falling Risk at Construction Sites
Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Construction workers use motorized suspension scaffolds everyday to gain access to heights. Without the proper precautions of using safety harnesses, lanyards and lifelines, there is a significant risk of falls from height. To prevent construction fatalities from suspension scaffolds, OSHA regulations should be followed:
- 29 CFR 1925.451(i)(7): A competent person must inspect the supporting wire or ropes and the other components of the suspension scaffolding during the installation.
- 29 CFR 1925.451(i)(7): A competent person must perform periodic inspections of the suspension scaffolding during its use.
- 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8): Construction workers must be protect on suspension scaffolding by the use of safety harnesses, lanyards and lifelines.
- 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8): The lifelines for the suspension scaffolding must be securely attached to the structure and not to the scaffolding.
Falls from height are one of the greatest construction site hazards. Over 60% of construction workers use scaffolds for their job. If OSHA regulations are not followed, construction workers will continue to receive severe injuries such as severe traumatic brain injury, quadriplegic injury, paraplegic injury and even wrongful death.
If you are your love one has been injured at a construction site, call a workplace accident lawyer at (317) 375-7718 or online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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