Construction workers are among the employees who run the greatest risk of suffering injuries of all kinds. Falls, blows, burns, electrical shocks and crushings are some of the most common in this work sector not to mention scaffold accidents, just in Los Angeles.
It is true that construction work in itself is elevated. However, employers are obligated to provide employees with adequate and safe working environments. Additionally, mandatory safety standards must be implemented in the company.
All workers, especially workers and assistants, must also receive appropriate protective equipment and training. Only in this way can it help reduce the number of serious and fatal accidents that occur daily.
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Working with heavy equipment and construction materials in the limited space of scaffolds can be difficult and dangerous, as demonstrated by the number of serious accidents that occur each year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that, on average, scaffold accidents result in 4,500 injuries and 60 deaths across the country each year.Serious accidents have serious consequences for workers and their loved ones. A fall from a scaffold or other accident can cause traumatic brain injury, broken bones, herniated discs, spine fractures and other serious injuries. If you have been injured as a result of a scaffold accident, it is important to know your legal rights with attorneys experienced in scaffold injury cases.
Dealing with the risks involved in a construction project is not an easy task and, in many cases, you can be exposed to serious injuries. The use of heavy machinery is a great responsibility and lack of training or mechanical failure can lead to tragedy. It is important to remember that it is the company's obligation to conduct assessments and implement safety measures to prevent accidents on worksites resulting from the use of machinery.
Types of scaffold accidents
Scaffolding is versatile equipment that comes in a variety of designs, such as: support scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, lift scaffolds, mobile scaffolds and more. However, the versatility of scaffolds means that there are multiple ways in which accidents can occur. Some of the most common causes of scaffold accidents are:
- Scaffold collapse: scaffolds are generally erected for a temporary purpose, which means they can often tip over, causing the scaffold to collapse and injure workers.
- Falls from the scaffold: Falls generally occur when employees do not have adequate fall protection. Guardrails are almost always a requirement; With some types of scaffolds, such as suspended scaffolds, an additional fall protection device is required, for example, a safety harness.
- Object fall accidents: OSHA requires that scaffolds be more than 3 m above a required lower foot platform. Additionally, tools and materials must be secured and workers below must wear protective helmets.
- Electric shock: large metal structures, such as scaffolds, attract electricity in particular. Scaffolds must be erected at least 10 feet from all active electrical lines.
- Scaffold tipping: supported scaffolding is only as stable as its subsoil. Scaffolds must be constructed with base plates and mud molds beneath each leg to provide proper support.
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