Even though forklifts are common on job sites across the country, forklift operators should not become complacent. After all, forklifts are heavy machines that can be extremely dangerous. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council, forklifts caused 78 deaths and...
By its very nature, construction labor involves a number of risks that can lead to accidents. It's physically demanding work that occasionally involves working at heights or in hazardous situations, as well as operating large machinery. It should come as no surprise,...
If you work in the construction industry, you might have extensive experience working in or near trenches. After all, trenches are vital for installing underground fixtures, building foundations and completing other necessary tasks. Despite their commonplace nature,...
As a construction worker, there’s a good chance you will spend time on a scaffolding tower. While working from scaffolding is inherently safer than working from a ladder, it still comes with considerable risks. What’s more, as you could easily be many floors up, the...
Experiencing a construction accident could change your life in several ways. Serious repercussions could jeopardize your career and trigger worse medical conditions. You will need support to get through the months that follow. Educating yourself on some common...
Construction sites have a number of dangers unique to the industry. This includes the possibility of a worker suffering from severe burns. While burn injuries can happen to anyone at any time, workers in construction or industrial settings might be at a higher risk...
Back injuries are not uncommon in the workforce. However, back injuries in the field of construction tend to be more severe. This also means that construction workers face injuries severe enough to potentially end their careers. Recovery from serious back injury The...
If you work in construction, you know to always to keep an eye out for dangers above ground. The consequences can be grave, whether it is something that falls on you or you that does the falling. Yet you do not need to be above ground for falls to be a risk. Most...
The construction industry is a dangerous one, and construction workers across New York and the nation experience a high percentage of the nation’s work-related falls. A 2022 survey shows that inadequate planning and company policies have a considerable impact on the...
As a construction worker, you likely spend a good deal of your time working on scaffolding, roofs and tall ladders. This puts you at high risk of falling, which, in turn, puts you at high risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. The Mayo Clinic advises that falls...
