Inspecting for Adequate Access
Workers are most vulnerable to fall hazards when climbing on or off a scaffold. Therefore, employers are required to provide safe scaffold access.
Real-Life Example
Improper Access Leads to Serious Injuries
The victim was climbing the end-frame of a three-tiered metal scaffold when a midrail pulled loose. He fell approximately 12 feet to a concrete dock. He suffered multiple fractures to the head, left and right foot, and left wrist, and torn ligaments in the knees.
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2-7. When are workers on scaffolding most vulnerable to fall hazards?
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