Scaffolding can present many unique hazards on a construction site when equipment is broken, damaged, or unsafe. Before you begin working on or near a scaffolding system you can take some precautions to reduce the risk of suffering a Virginia Workers’ Compensation injury while on the job.
Before you begin work, you can take time to inspect the scaffolding system and the surrounding area for hazards. Check for worn, damaged, or suspicious looking components that may be prone to failure. If anything is broken or seems out of place, alert your supervisor before beginning work.
You have a right to request safety gear appropriate for working on or near scaffolding.For workers on the ground near suspended platforms, they should have hard hats and proper clothing and footwear to shield them from falling objects that can be dropped off platforms.
Workers on the scaffolding should wear the proper fall protection equipment, check that it is functional, and not wearing out before starting their work. If any equipment is damaged or missing you should request a replacement before starting your task.
It is the duty of your employer to provide you with a safe working environment at your construction site, but you also must take the initiative to inspect the equipment you work with to avoid accidents. If a scaffolding collapse accident causes you Workers’ Compensation injury damages, you should contact a Richmond Workers’ Compensation attorney.
Contact a Richmond Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Scaffolding accidents are just one of the many hazards that can pose risk of injury on a construction site. Construction workers are often put in dangerous situations on a daily basis, which is why it is important to know your rights to Workers’ Compensation injury benefits.
When you have difficulties after a workers injury in Virginia, a Workers’ Comp attorney can bear some of your burden. To get back on your feet, whether it means getting back to work or getting the workers comp settlement amounts you deserve, order a copy of our free book, the Ultimate Guide to Workers’ Compensation in Virginia. Contact a Workers’ Comp attorneyat the Injured Workers Law Firm for a no-cost consultation – 877-755-7744.
The Injured Workers Law Firm is a Richmond, Virginia based firm solely focused on serving clients with workers' compensation claims in Virginia. If you have questions about your benefits or if you would like more information on the Virginia Workers’ Compensation system, order our book, “The Ultimate Guide to Workers’ Compensation in Virginia” , or call our office today (804) 755-7755.