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Use of Ladders at Construction Sites are a Major Cause of Falls from Height

Posted on August 07, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Ladders are Construction Site Hazards

All construction sites use ladders to get workers from one level to another. Ladder injuries account for a large percentage of all injuries at construction projects. Ladder accidents happen for numerous reasons, such as legs slipping or sliding out, ladder falling over, or worker falling off ladder.

Preventing Construction Fatalities from Ladders

• Ladders must be extended at least 3 feet above the roof (29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)).
• Top of a ladder must be secured (29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)).
• Ladders cannot be overloaded (29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)).
• Workers must be trained to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work that might cause a ladder or scaffold injury (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
• General contractors must establish a safety program/plan to prevent accidents. The program or plan must include for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials and equipment by a competent person (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) and (b)(2)).

Don't have to Settle for Worker's Compensation

You don't have to settle for worker's compensation after your construction site injury. You may have a legal action against another subcontractor, general contractor, supplier or developer. An experienced construction attorney can guide you through the entire process to make sure you and your family gets the full and fair compensation you deserve.

At the law offices of Ronald S. Todd, P.C., we help injured workers like you throughout Indiana get the medical care they need and financial compensation they deserve after their devastating construction accident injury.

Contact a Construction Injury Attorney

With so many financial considerations on your mind, from medical bills to lost wages at work, you need a construction injury lawyer that understands that you are looking for a way to make ends meet. We handle construction accidents on a contingency basis, to you do not pay any attorney fees until you get the compensation that you deserve.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you need an experienced construction site accident lawyer. Construction accident cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your attorney. The sooner you hire a qualified attorney, the sooner we can start protecting your rights. We offer evening, weekend, and off-site visits in order to better serve you. Call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.

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