Falling objects are a common cause of death and serious injury in the construction industry. Materials, tools, debris or equipment falling from above can cause fatal head injuries and other serious harm. Let's look first at the problem of stored materials. Materials are piled in the yard, in the truck or at various places on the jobsite. You should pile all materials on a sound base and at a reasonable height. It may be necessary to cross-tie and cover these materials for protection and safety. Piling materials on scaffolds requires special care:

• Be careful not to overload the scaffold.
• Allow ample space for […]

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