Falls from scaffolding Scaffolds are temporary frames used on construction sites to facilitate access to high places. The heights of these platforms generally vary between 2 and 14 meters in height, which is why they represent a high risk due to the severity of the injuries that can be produced by falls from such distances.
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MOST COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following occupations had the highest number of injuries in 2015: laborers / material handlers, heavy truck and tractor drivers, cleaners / janitors, nursing assistants, and general maintenance and repair workers. While some work-related injuries are specific to the occupation, others are common in most jobs. Back injuries
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