Scaffolding Accidents in the UK
Scaffolding Accidents in the
UK
We all know how hazardous shoddy scaffolding can be. Insecure bracing, poor
materials, unsafe construction, lack of attention to safety board regulations –
all lead to scaffolding accidents all over the UK.
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An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65
percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting
these workers from scaffold-related accidents may prevent some of the 4,500
injuries and 50 deaths every year, which cost employers £90 million in workdays
lost. In a recent BLS study, 72 percent of workers injured in scaffold accidents
attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the
employee slipping or being struck by a falling object.
There are lawyers that are very experienced in scaffolding
and understand the rules and regulations that are applied to them. If you find
you're the one of the many that has had a
scaffolding injury, then you should
seek legal aid as soon as possible. The lawyers will sometimes evaluate your
case for free and tell you if you are justified in suing the company.
Base plates and mud sills are required on scaffolding. The
surface where the mud sills are placed must be capable of keeping the
scaffolding in place. Another essential component is the scaffold ties. After
the first tie is attached properly, then subsequent ties should be attached
safely. The height of these subsequent ties should not be more than twenty-six
feet. You must also put ties at horizontal intervals, which doesn't exceed
thirty feet, and all ties should be able to stand up to a push or pull of 2500
pounds of weight. Even with this additional ties may be necessary to ensure your
safety on the scaffolding.
Whether a worker on a construction site or a builder, if you've
been the victim of unsafe scaffolding then waste no time in contacting Claims
Master Group today and start the ball rolling with your Compensation Claim for a
Scaffolding Accident in the UK.
What can Claims Master Group help with?
Claims for scaffolding accidents caused by insecure
bracing
Claims for scaffolding accidents caused by poor materials
Claims for scaffolding accidents caused by unsafe construction
Claims for
scaffolding accidents caused
lack of attention to safety board regulations
Claiming compensation for scaffolding accidents caused by improper erection
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If you need advice or would just like to speak to someone, please don't hesitate
to give
Claims Master Group a call on 08000 71 22 71.
The
Personal Injury, Accident Claim,
No Win No Fee,
Scaffolding Accidents in the UK specialists.
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