Construction workers regularly use scaffolding on both exterior and interior construction sites, whether when shingling roofs, installing windows and framing, tuckpointing masonry, or painting. Many construction workers and other passer-bys are injured in a scaffolding accident as a result of faulty scaffolding. It has been estimated that scaffolds are responsible for as many as 65% of all construction site injuries.

These scaffolding accidents can occur if the scaffolds are incompletely assembled or when a portion of the scaffold collapsed. Therefore it is imperative that construction crews assemble scaffolding in a safe manner to prevent falls and collapse.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), most scaffolding accidents are attributable to, (1) plank or support failings; (2) construction worker slipping on a scaffold; or (3) construction workers being struck by falling scaffolds or objects that fell from the scaffolds. In order for scaffolding to be safe for construction workers, it needs to be constructed according to the construction safety standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Construction workers need to be trained on not only how to construct scaffolding so it conforms to OSHA standards, but also how to safely work on and around scaffolding. Unfortunately, in many cases construction workers haven’t received appropriate training on scaffolding safety, which can result in scaffolding injuries.

For over 30 years, Kreisman Law Offices has represented construction workers involved in a variety of scaffolding accidents, whether as a result of poor scaffolding construction, improper erection, or slipping. If you or someone you love has been involved in a scaffolding accident, please call us for an immediate free consultation. Chicago’s Kreisman Law Offices provides the best possible services to our clients and achieves unsurpassed results. Please call us 24 hours a day at (312) 346-0045 or toll free (800) 583-8002 for a free and immediate consultation, or complete a contact form online.