Scaffold Collapse IN JACKSON, MS

The scaffold is an integral and important piece of equipment in jobsites in Jackson and across the nation. This temporary, elevated workspace allows workers to be where they need to be, and sometimes that means at potentially dangerous heights. Since even lower scaffolds can present a risk when they collapse, it’s absolutely essential to ensure all scaffolds are safe, compliant, used properly and are in good working order. Whether you were injured on a supported, suspended or aerial lift scaffold, it’s important to speak with a personal injury attorney about your claim as soon as possible.

Three Ways to Keep Workers Safe

1. Appropriate construction of scaffold complying with all federal OSHA safety standards and regulations.
2. Limiting access to safe and appropriate usage from varying scaffolds, inclines and surfaces.
3. Ensuring all workers and jobsite managers are scaffold trained, competent and safe. Workers also need to be trained to inspect and recognize any potential safety problems before utilizing a scaffold.

When Planks Give Way

One of the most common problems associated with scaffolding collapse is when planks or support footing gives way. In many cases, this happens when the planks are over loaded with workers or materials. If planks or footing boards give way, workers on the scaffold and below can become seriously injured in the subsequent collapse. Employers and jobsite managers need to ensure they observe and comply with all scaffolding manufacturer’s instructions. The weight restrictions are not merely suggestions, and the need to be observed and enforced.

Injuries Associated with Scaffold Collapse:

• Falls from heights 
• Being crushed by scaffolds or equipment on or surrounding scaffolds 
• Objects falling and striking workers below or near the collapsing scaffolds 

Scaffold Training for Construction Site Safety 

Safety training for both supervisors and workers goes a long way in improving safety, especially where the potential for scaffold collapse exists. All workers, employees, supervisors and anybody at the jobsite who might have access or the need to use a scaffold needs to be properly trained. Not only is it necessary to train on safe scaffolding techniques, it’s also essential to train workers to inspect each scaffold before they use it. They need to be able to spot any potential defects, damages or other issues that could compromise the safety of a particular scaffold, before they put their lives on the line. Simply being able to recognize a problem could save countless lives.