When most people hear of construction accidents, they often think of a worker being injured on the job. However, what many New Yorkers may forget is that when the site shuts down for the night, a security guard takes over to protect the site and equipment left behind...
A construction accident can leave injured construction workers with devastating injuries and an inability to work. The construction injury can be dangerous for workers which is why they should be familiar with some of the common types of construction accidents and...
An extension ladder is largely the same on the front and the back, but a stepladder that folds out has major differences. These are very common and useful ladders since they are free-standing, and they’re often more stable than other types of ladders. However, the...
You love the work you do, but you never thought that it would end up causing such serious injuries. You work as an electrician at your construction site, and everything has always gone as planned in the past. Unfortunately, a new worker did not turn off the correct...
Construction sites use a wide variety of tools—saws, sanders, hydraulic lifts, lathes and more—to get the job done. However, these tools can pose a significant risk to workers and passers-by alike. More power can often mean more severe injuries. Power tools make your...
In the construction industry, you know you face a lot of fall risks. Every time you climb a ladder or walk on a roof, there is a chance that you could slip and find yourself plummeting toward the ground below. In that split-second, how you react can play a big part in...
You have been working in construction for years, and you know how to keep yourself safe. You do trust, however, that others who sign off on equipment have done their due diligence to make sure that there are no obvious defects. When you got up onto scaffolding to...
Electricity is such a necessity in modern society that even outdoor structures typically have outlets and wiring available. Almost everyone working in construction will have to come into close contact with wiring at some point, even if they don't actually install it...
You set up a ladder to install a pair of lights. It’s an exterior job, but you do have a nice concrete slab below the wall, providing a sound foundation. You climb the ladder and install the first light with no problem. Then you look over at the second box, where you...
Construction workers face many hazards on a daily basis. It is up to the construction companies to ensure that these workers are safe as they handle their job duties. The Occupational and Safety Health Administration has found that there are four types of accidents...
