Construction accidents can cause severe worker injury or even death. Many hazards exist in a construction workplace. The construction industry usually has more accidents and fatalities than any other private sector area in any given year. Here are the top three types...
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What are crush injuries?
Crush injuries are a serious issue that often affects construction workers in particular, though they can occur to anyone who spends time around objects larger or heavier than they are. It is important to understand how crush injuries work and what impact they have on...
What are some safety requirements for guardrails?
A safety barrier could mean the difference between coming home safely from a construction job and suffering a serious fall that sends you to the hospital. In certain situations, usually when a work location is higher than six feet from a lower level, a guardrail may...
Falls still prevalent at construction sites
When people work on a construction site, they face many hazards on a daily basis. One of these is falling. According to EHS Today, falls play a role in 35% of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration most frequently issues violations to...
What do you know about scaffolding safety on construction sites?
While you enjoy working in construction, you understand you work around certain risks. Many construction workers use scaffolding to perform job duties. How do you stay safe when working up high? The National Center for Construction Education & Research explores...
What makes roof falls difficult to prevent?
If you work in the construction industry, you understand the risks you face on the job. You not only have to use powerful and dangerous equipment, but your job probably places you in hazardous areas like high places on buildings and homes. Recent research has...
What protective gear should construction workers wear?
When you work at construction sites in New York, you face a higher risk of injury than workers in other industries. Working at heights and around heavy machinery and equipment are just some hazards you may encounter each day. Protecting your health and well-being will...
Construction sites present many potential hazards
A construction site in New York might be a dangerous place to work. Falling objects, wet surfaces and high places all present dangers, so construction workers must be aware of the potential risks they face on the job. When employees are working at heights, the chance...