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Construction Site Hazards Exist when using Scaffolding at Indiana Construction Projects
Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Scaffold Accidents
Bricklayers were using scaffolding to lay bricks. The scaffolding planks were not scaffold grade lumber. The plank also had dry rot in the center. When one of the bricklayers stepped on the plank, it broke. He fell from height to his death. Falls from height are the number cause for construction fatalities.
Prevention of a Scaffold Injury
- A competent person must regularly and frequently inspect the jobsite, including materials and equipment, to assure compliance with OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)).
- Scaffold planking must only consist of scaffold grade lumber or its equivalent (29 CFR 1926.451(a)(1))
Sources for Additional Information
- Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207).
- Occupational Fatalities Related to Scaffolds as Found in Reports of OSHA Fatality/Catastrophe Investigations (National Technical Information Services - Publication No. PB 80-182-009).
If you or a loved one has a scaffold injury, you need an experienced construction accident law firm. Scaffold 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 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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