Scaffolding is a temporary structure that is built outside of a building to provide an area for construction workers to use to access areas that are above ground. Scaffolding is usually made of wooden planks and various metal poles for support. Scaffolding is used to support the workers themselves as well as their tools and equipment. If a scaffold is …

Even in the safest of work environments, accidents sometimes happen. Fortunately, the law requires employers to have workers’ compensation insurance to cover the injuries of any employees who are hurt while at work. In order to successfully make a workers’ compensation claim, employees must understand what they should do after an accident. They should also understand that if the accident …