New York law protects workers involved in all aspects of construction and demolition work including repairing, painting and even cleaning of buildings or other structures. For example contractors and owners must supply workers with a variety of safety devices such as scaffolds and other devices to protect workers from falling. Most times scaffolding must have a protective railing that is at least 34 inches in height from the floor of the scaffolding. This is to protect the worker from falling off the scaffolding. Did you know that the scaffolding must be able to hold four times the weight it will actually hold? These are issues that must be investigated if you are injured on scaffolding. If you have been injured at a New York site from falling off a scaffolding, call attorney and Local 731 member John Campbell at Tilem Campbell for a free consultation. He will travel to your home or hospital to meet with you.