If you are a victim of a scaffolding accident and there is proof that your employer is to blame then you may well be entitled to compensation.
The length of your scaffolding accident compensation claim will vary depending on the severity of your injuries. If you have suffered only minor injuries and the insurer accepts responsibility for the accident then you may well be able to settle your claim in a matter of weeks. However, if you need private medical treatment this can prolong the claim as a settlement cannot take place before a full assessment of your injuries can be obtained.
Once you have been involved in a scaffolding accident it is important that you make urgent contact with a solicitor with expertise in the field of work accident claims.
In a recent survey, 73% of builders injured in a scaffolding accident said that the accident was caused either by planking giving way or by being struck by a falling object.
It is sensible for a competent, knowledgeable individual be responsible for inspecting portable scaffolding on a daily basis before each shift is due to begin.
Make sure that all scaffolding bars, tools, and materials are at least 10 feet away from energized power lines and that the power lines are also protected.
Scaffolding is fairly easy to erect and shorter towers can even be set up by two unskilled people. In most instances though, when scaffolding is being used on the construction or remodeling of a tall building, only trained professionals are allowed to erect the towers.
Clamp connectors are suitable to use with just about any scaffolding design. They also have a long life and are inexpensive to manufacture.
The putlog scaffold has standards or uprights along its outer edges, but its inner side is supported by the structure or building itself. Putlogs have flattened ends that are placed between courses of brickwork in the building or edifice to add support.
If you own a scaffolding business be aware that many of your clients will acquire quote from other scaffolding firms. Make sure quote accurately as well as competitively.