Unsecured Scaffolding Fall
An unsecured scaffolding plank led to a fatal fall, reinforcing how quickly routine setup tasks can turn deadly when scaffolding is not properly secured or fully planked. This 1-page safety topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review a real incident involving a construction supervisor who fell from an unsecured scaffolding plank while performing indoor work.
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Long Version - 6 pages
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Short Version - 2 pages
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Fast Version - 1 page
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Unsecured Scaffolding Fall, Construction, Fast
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews a real incident where a construction supervisor sustained fatal injuries after falling from an unsecured scaffolding plank.