Construction sites that are improperly maintained expose workers to injuries that can have deadly consequences. For example, an improperly shored trench can collapse on you without notice, and poorly constructed scaffolding is an accident waiting to happen. The Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide a safe workplace. Under the direction of Arlington injury attorney David Kohm, the Law Offices of David Kohm provide legal representation when you suffer from your employer’s negligence on a job site.
Preventing Construction Site Falls
Falls are among the most injurious of all construction injuries on a work site, and they are one of the easiest to prevent. Providing adequate safety costs an employer time and money, but OSHA requires adherence to safety measures that make your work site safe. Some requirements include:
- protecting every opening in a floor with a railing and toe board or a cover
- providing a guardrail and toe board around every open-sided platform that is at least four feet high
- providing guardrails that prevent workers from falling onto dangerous equipment
- providing safety harnesses or nets, railings, and handrails
For a small investment in prevention, employers can help you avoid a fall from a roof or scaffolding and make it safe to work around elevator shafts.
Injuries from Cranes
Serious injury and even death can result from a crane accident. OSHA requires employers to allow only qualified workers operate a crane to limit the potential for accidents that can result.
An employer who allows a crane to operate on an unstable surface ignores OSHA guidelines and creates a hazard for you. A load that is harnessed improperly can fall on you and other workers with disastrous results. Shortcuts that save time and money for an employer can lead to painful injuries to you.
Get the Help You Deserve
Work accidents cause you pain and suffering, and they can drastically change your life. Contact the Law Offices of David S. Kohm at 817-204-0900 for a free consultation.
