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Falls are the Number One Reason for Construction Deaths in Indiana
Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ronald Todd
The number one reason for construction fatalities are falls. Each year, there are between 150 to 200 construction fatalities and more than 100,000 construction injuries as a result of falls. Because of the severity and frequency of fall injuries, OSHA has detailed regulations to prevent construction site hazards from falls.
OSHA regulations provide that contractors do the following:
- Where fall protection is needed, the appropriate fall protection systems are used;
- Install and use the correct safety systems as identified by a competent person;
- The work is supervised by a competent person;
- Safe work procedures are created and enforced by a competent person; and
- A competent person oversees the proper selection, use and maintenance of all protection systems.
See OSHA regulations under 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart M, Fall Protection, 1926.500, 1926.501, 1926.502 and 1926.503.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a workplace fall hazard, you need an experienced workplace accident lawyer. Workplace accidents can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your lawyer. The sooner you hire a qualified lawyer, 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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