Scaffolding injuries and Arizona workers’ compensation
A workplace injury can be pretty serious if it involves scaffolding. Scaffolding is a temporary structure used by many Arizona construction companies and other repair projects to help workers access hard-to-reach locations. Often these can extend quite high. It is important for those injured to seek immediate medical attention. Finding help as soon as possible is the highest priority.
After medical attention has been given, it can be helpful to gather the necessary information needed to file for a workers’ compensation claim. There are regulations administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that are required for all Arizona employers. Those injured in an accident can seek out applicable information about what enforcements are in place.
There are a variety of regulations that apply to employers using scaffolding, and these regulations govern many aspects of the use of scaffolding, including design, construction and inspection. Every piece of scaffolding equipment should be able to support its own weight and at least four times the intended maximum load. All scaffolding should be inspected every work shift. A proper inspection of scaffolding should involve all critical components including harnesses, belts, lanyards and other parts.
Construction accidents involving scaffolding can range from low to extreme levels. Someone who is injured in an accident should get medical attention first. After receiving proper medical aid, someone can file for workers’ compensation. It is important to make sure a report is filed about the accident.
It’s important to remember that workers can’t be legally punished by their employers after they properly report safety violations. It’s also important to note that injured workers may be able to collect workers’ compensation benefits even if the employer complied with all laws and regulations at the time of the accident. Skilled attorneys can help Arizona residents find resources for construction accidents and the applicable laws and regulations.
Source: FindLaw.com, “Scaffold Injuries,” Accessed on Aug. 2, 2014
A workplace injury can be pretty serious if it involves scaffolding. Scaffolding is a temporary structure used by many Arizona construction companies and other repair projects to help workers access hard-to-reach locations. Often these can extend quite high. It is important for those injured to seek immediate medical attention. Finding help as soon as possible is the highest priority.
After medical attention has been given, it can be helpful to gather the necessary information needed to file for a workers’ compensation claim. There are regulations administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that are required for all Arizona employers. Those injured in an accident can seek out applicable information about what enforcements are in place.
There are a variety of regulations that apply to employers using scaffolding, and these regulations govern many aspects of the use of scaffolding, including design, construction and inspection. Every piece of scaffolding equipment should be able to support its own weight and at least four times the intended maximum load. All scaffolding should be inspected every work shift. A proper inspection of scaffolding should involve all critical components including harnesses, belts, lanyards and other parts.
Construction accidents involving scaffolding can range from low to extreme levels. Someone who is injured in an accident should get medical attention first. After receiving proper medical aid, someone can file for workers’ compensation. It is important to make sure a report is filed about the accident.
It’s important to remember that workers can’t be legally punished by their employers after they properly report safety violations. It’s also important to note that injured workers may be able to collect workers’ compensation benefits even if the employer complied with all laws and regulations at the time of the accident. Skilled attorneys can help Arizona residents find resources for construction accidents and the applicable laws and regulations.
Source: FindLaw.com, “Scaffold Injuries,” Accessed on Aug. 2, 2014
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