Preventing Scaffolding/Ladder Injuries

The many industries that require workers to climb and descend from ladders and scaffolding are putting employees at risk every day, especially if there is not enough focus placed on safety and training. Scaffolding and ladders pose a threat to the health and safety of everyone on a job site. One accidental misstep can cause a person to fall quickly to the ground. One simple mistake in the construction of the scaffolding can cause the system to collapse on everyone working on the ground.

Construction workers, builders, and related industries must have both a protocol for ensure the health and safety of all workers as well as a strong training program to react to such unexpected events. Without proper and regular training, it is possible for safety to go by the wayside, jeopardizing the lives of all working in the vicinity.

Safeguards must be in place during the construction phase of the scaffolding assembly and regular safety checks need to be conducted according to OSHA guidelines. Gear to protects workers from plummeting to the ground also needs to be tested for safety and coworkers need to be trained in the importance of alertness and focus on the job site.

Falling from great heights off a scaffold system or a ladder can prove to be serious or even fatal. The injuries sustained from such events can be chronic and have long-term effects on not only your health but on your welfare as well. Your income can change dramatically if you can not work and face mounting medical bills.

Any falls from heights such as scaffolding or ladders while on the job need legal guidance for potential worker's compensation claims. It is essential that you are protecting your rights for receiving benefits if you prove eligible. Contact our office today for a review of your case and guidance moving forward. You can contact our office by calling toll-free at 877-288-9191 or using our online contact form.

Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP is located in White Plains, New York and serves clients throughout the state, including New York City's five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island) as well as Westchester County, Rockland County and Long Island. 

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