Archive for 'Construction Accidents' Category
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 23, 2022 | Construction Accidents | 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 of construction accidents. 1. […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 17, 2022 | Construction Accidents | 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 people. […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 26, 2022 | Construction Accidents | 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 […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Apr 16, 2022 | Construction Accidents | 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 workplaces because they disregard […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 8, 2021 | Construction Accidents | 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 scaffolding safety tips. Keep yourself safe, and […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jun 14, 2021 | Construction Accidents | 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 discovered […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 13, 2020 | Construction Accidents | 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 […]
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