Ohio Scaffolding Accident Lawyer

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Do you need an Ohio Scaffolding Accident Lawyer? Scaffolding accidents can be the cause of serious injury. Scaffolds are temporary platforms that area built for those working on industrial and commercial construction sites for workers to reach elevations that are beyond their reach. Many different workers utilize scaffolding to perform their daily responsibilities. For instance, brick masons, electrical workers, roofers and painters, use scaffolding to gain reach to areas that would not normally be accessible.

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Many times scaffolding is constructed hastily or improperly and in so doing workers may become injured from a collapse or malfunctioning of the scaffold. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) over 65% of construction workers use scaffolds every day in their line of work. Every year there are nearly 50 deaths due to collapsed scaffolds and more than 4,000 people are injured by faulty, damaged or improperly devised scaffolding structures.

Several types of personal injury may be caused by a scaffolding accident. Below, are some of the more common reasons for injuries in a scaffolding accident, including:

• Incorrect or improper usage.
• Improper assembly or set up.
• Incorrect standing or jumping on a scaffolding
• Damaged or defective equipment used to build scaffolding.
• Poorly educated or trained staff used to erect scaffolding

According to OSHA, Properly erected scaffolding should be able to maintain at least four times their intended load. Moreover, the legs, arms, decks, and out rigging should also be able to handle loads that are greater than their intended usage limits.

The proper use of scaffolding should always be followed. Some of the suggested precautions to follow are:

• Follow the proper means to access scaffolding suggested by the manufacturer.
• Visually inspect scaffolding prior to use and ensure that all parts and equipment are functioning properly.
• Never climb on to scaffolding while carrying objects or equipment.
• Make sure that all staff or workers that are working on scaffolding are properly secured and tied off when ever working on top of a scaffolding platform.
• Do not overload or place too much load capacity on scaffolding.
• Do not use a scaffolding platform under dangerous or poor weather conditions.
• Always ensure that the scaffolding is properly constructed and secured prior to usage by staff and workers.

Although working on scaffolding has its inherent dangers, there are precautions and considerations that can be followed to ensure the safety of those working on scaffolding.

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Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, G. Ernie Ramos, Attorney at Law, represents clients in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits throughout Ohio, in Hamilton, Clermont, Warren, Butler, and Brown Counties including Batavia, Lebanon, Hamilton, Loveland, Middletown, Mason, Fairfield, and Georgetown..