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Scaffolding is regularly used to help construction workers access areas of a building which may otherwise be difficult to reach. Unfortunately, employees sometimes sustain an injury from a fall from height accident when scaffolding has not been properly constructed.
Scaffolding should only be erected by competent scaffolders, and after it has served its purpose, it should likewise only be dismantled by workers who have undertaken the relevant training.
Accidents frequently occur when dangerous methods are used to set up and dismantle scaffolding, however, these can be easily avoided when a safe system is followed.
Safe systems for tower scaffolds
Companies may sometimes choose to use a tower scaffold to help prevent against a fall from height. Employers must ensure that the type of tower used is suitable for the job and that all workers required to use it have been given the correct training
After a tower has been constructed, a competent person should inspect it immediately to ensure that it is safe to use. While the tower is in use, it must be inspected regularly to make sure that it has not become unsafe.
If there is a drop of two metres or more from a working platform on a tower, the tower should be inspected every seven days, and if it found that the tower is no longer safe to work on, any faults should be corrected before work is resumed.
Towers should never be used if they have missing or broken parts, or if missing parts have been substituted with incompatible components. They should also not be used as a support for ladders, trestles or any other access equipment.
It is sometimes necessary for a tower to be moved to another location. In this situation the height of the tower should be reduced to a maximum of four metres. The ground of the new location should be level, firm and not contain any potholes, and workers should ensure that there are no power lines or other obstructions overhead.
Have you sustained an injury from a scaffolding accident?
Unfortunately employers do not always fulfil their duty to make construction work as risk free as possible, and every year many workers become involved in scaffolding accidents.
If you have suffered from a fall from height, and it wasn't your fault, you may be able to make a compensation claim for your pain, suffering and any loss of earnings.
The personal injury solicitors at YouClaim have a wealth of experience in helping people to claim the compensation they deserve. We offer our services completely free of charge and there are no pressures or obligations for you to continue with your claim unless you feel completely ready to do so.
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