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.