Each day, many of us face potential hazards in the workplace. However, construction sites can be particularly dangerous. One of the most significant risks that construction workers face is being injured by falls. Research suggests that falls represent one of the...
Construction Accidents
Steel-toed boots provide critical safety in construction jobs
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets standards for workplace safety. For construction workers, one of these is to wear steel-toed boots. This helps to protect the person’s toes from objects that fall onto them. It’s imperative that construction...
What should I know about hard hat requirements?
One of the most iconic sights on a construction worksite is the hard hat. Even though hard hats at construction worksites are all but ubiquitous now, this did not use to be the case. In fact, the original helmet that Edward Bullard invented in the aftermath of World...
Violations at New Jersey construction site resulted in OSHA citations
Providing a safe environment for workers at a construction site is critical when it comes to minimizing the risk of accidents, injuries and death. In fact, it is the company's responsibility to make sure all workers have a safe worksite, secure with proper equipment....
What are the “fatal four” in the construction industry?
It is no secret that working in the construction industry is dangerous. In fact, working in construction is one of the deadliest occupations in the United States. There are some injuries that occur more often than others in the construction industry. According to the...
Scaffolding safety practices lower but do not eliminate risk
A collapsing scaffold can cause considerable harm to those on it and those beneath it, even if it is not very high off the ground when it fails. Safety By Design lists just a few of the scaffolding requirements that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
What factors can increase your risk for eye injury?
As a construction worker, you likely understand the need to wear protective gear to shield your eyes and face from hazards like sparks, flames and flying debris. Still, sometimes even your safety gear might not be enough to protect your eyes from serious injury. Eye...
Can you sue your employer instead of recovering workers’ comp?
Construction accidents can result in severe and even disabling injuries, a fact you may understand all too well if you were involved in such an incident. Though workers’ compensation may help you cover the cost of medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, it may...
Construction accidents and brain damage
Whether you hit your head during a fall or a heavy object falls on your head, there are various ways in which construction workers sustain head injuries. According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, many traumatic brain injuries in construction...
The Long-Term Dangers of Power Tool Usage
If you work in construction, you already understand that accidents and injuries can occur in a split second, often with little warning. In the world of workers’ compensation, these are referred to as “acute injuries.” They happen at a moment in time, usually with a...
