One of the most common causes of workplace injuries is falls. Every year, tens of thousands of workers are injured this way, and many of these falls occur on ladders. Ladders make it easier to reach higher spots and complete tasks in areas above eye level....
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Construction Workers’ Accidents
OSHA seeks to require properly fitting construction PPE
Many occupations require employees to wear some kind of personal protective equipment (PPE). It’s crucial that employees not only have the right PPE for their work but that it fits them properly. When items like masks, for example, are too loose, any substances the...
Potential hazards faced by construction workers
Anyone who is a builder or has a loved one working in the construction industry understands fully well the dangers that come with this kind of work. Every day, workers in the construction industry put their lives in the line to make buildings and roads safe for the...
Most construction deaths occur for 4 reasons
If you can build an apartment block in the Caribbean, you can build one in North America. Being a construction worker is one of those jobs that you can do anywhere. While US construction site safety standards are higher than many other countries, that does not mean...
Doing electrical work? Double-check to make sure that the power is cut, first
If you’re doing electrical work, the first step is always to cut the power. Never assume that anyone else did it. Communication is incredibly important on job sites, especially where safety is concerned. When one worker thinks the power is off and another worker...
Forklift injuries can be debilitating over time
When you think of all the injuries that can arise from the use of heavy equipment, what comes to mind? Chances are good that forklift accidents are not foremost in your mind. But that is not to say that bad things can't happen to forklift operators during the course...
Causes of construction workers’ accidents not always apparent
All eyes have been on a strip of highway near Florida International University since a tragic bridge collapse occurred there on a recent Thursday. When construction workers' accidents like this one occur, preliminary investigations often lead to more questions than...