Construction Accidents involving Scaffolding

There are specific duties imposed on employers and any one in control of the construction and use of scaffolding and working platforms to ensure workers safety.

Employers and any one in control of the construction and use of scaffolding and working platforms has a duty to ensure that the scaffolding is properly constructed and all protective safeguards in terms of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended) are in place.

Employers and any one in control of the construction and use of scaffolding and working platforms must make sure the scaffolding and or working platform is inspected every seven days or after any event, which may have affected its strength or stability whenever there is a risk that a person could fall 2 meters or more.