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How to prevent scaffold accidents

In California one of the main causes of injuries on the construction site is due to falls off the scaffold. Here are 7 tips you can use to prevent construction site injuries in L.A.

1. Make sure that a competent person has inspected the scaffold before you go up.

2. Wear protective gear. Wear a hard hat whether you work on or under a scaffold.

3. Use a personal fall arrest system such as a harness.

4. Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles.

5. Always use common sense and move slowly and carefully. If you are not if a scaffold is safe, talk to a supervisor.

6. Never overload a scaffold or hit a scaffold with anything heavy such as truck or forklift.

7. Use an outdoor scaffold in stormy or windy weather or if it is covered with ice or snow.

February 27th, 2010

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