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Scaffolding accidents are a big risk for those that work in the construction industry. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that during 2005/2006 46 people died and 3,351 suffered serious personal injury as a result of falling from height at work.
While there is always an increased risk of work injury for those working at height, most construction accidents of this kind result from failure to follow safety procedures. These procedures include an employer's responsibility to provide proper training as well as routine inspections and maintenance.
There are three basic types of scaffolds from which workers are at risk of sustaining serious personal injury during accidents at work:
Supported scaffolds - these consist of one or more platforms which are supported by rigid, load-bearing members, such as poles, legs, frames and outriggers.
Suspended scaffolds - these are at least one platform suspended by ropes or other non-rigid overhead support.
Other scaffolds - these may include man lifts and personal hoists, which are often regarded as vehicles of machinery but can be seen as another type of supported scaffold.
Scaffolding accidents that result in personal injury don't just include trips and falls, an employee dropping an item from a height could seriously harm a co-worker or a member of the public too. Work injuries could also be caused by ladders or scaffolding that has not been securely attached to a vehicle.
Some of the most common scaffolding accidents and their resulting injuries include:
As of 6th April 2005, the Work at Height Regulations came into effect, which apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall that could cause personal injury. They are now in place to prevent scaffolding accidents and similar incidents from occurring.
Employers who follow and enforce these guidelines can reduce the number of scaffolding accidents that take place and the number of personal injuries that result. Those employees that do not follow these guidelines may face having an accident at work compensation claim made against them.
Making a personal injury compensation claim following a scaffolding injury
If you have suffered personal injury following a scaffolding accident or any other construction accident, then YouClaim, the accident at work claim experts are here to help.
We work on a strictly no win, no fee basis and we will assign the very best no win, no fee solicitor to represent your case and fight for the most compensation available for your personal injury.
YouClaim have a fantastic personal injury compensation claim success rate and we are sure that we can help you to claim the compensation that you rightly deserve.
Find out more about our services by chatting online to one of our expert claim advisors. To make a no win, no fee claim following a scaffolding accident today call 0800 10 757 95.
