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Construction Fatalities occur in Indiana when Fall Protection Gear is not used to Prevent Falls
Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ronald Todd
A worker was standing on a six-inch beam that was laid between two I-beams. The worker did not have any personal fall protection. He lost his balance and fell 14 feet to the concrete floor below. He sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. He later died from his injuries. Falls from height are the number reason for construction fatalities.
To prevent similar accidents, contractors must comply with OSHA by:
- Providing and ensuring that all workers wear fall protection gear when there is a risk of falling (29 CFR 1926.28(a)).
- Guarding floor openings with standard railings (29 CFR 1926.500(b)(1)).
- Establishing a safety program to prevent accidents (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) and (b)(2)).
- Having a competent person perform frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to identify construction site hazards (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) and (b)(2)).
For additional help:
- Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207).
- Occupational Fatalities related to Roofs, Ceilings, and Floors as Found in Reports of OSHA Fatality/Catastrophe Investigations (National Technical Information Services - Publication No. PB-80-161-136).
- OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (National Technical Information Services - Order No. PB-239-309/SET).
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you need an experienced construction injury attorney. Construction accident Indiana 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 and weekend hours in addition to our weekly business hours, we are ready to help. Our phone lines are open twenty-four/seven, so call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
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