A construction site can be a dangerous place, and construction accidents are all too common in the Bakersfield area. With dangerous materials and equipment being used at construction sites, some accidents are inevitable no matter how much precaution is taken. But unfortunately, some of the most common construction accidents are due to negligent actions which make the work site more dangerous than it needs to be. Scaffolds create especially hazardous work conditions on construction sites. There are many different types of scaffolds, and each one involves a certain amount of risk to construction workers. As a result, scaffold accidents are some of the most common types of construction accidents. Some factors that can contribute to scaffold accidents include:
- Scaffolds are sometimes improperly assembled
- Scaffolds can be in need of maintenance
- Scaffolds can be secured improperly
- Scaffolds can lack their required handrails, guards or bars that are supposed to provide protection
- Scaffolds can be slippery when adverse weather conditions are present