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A closer look at construction site injuries

Illinois construction workers are more at risk for workplace injuries than employees in most other industries. Because of the use of heavy equipment and working at high altitudes, it’s no Read More

The most common construction site injuries

Illinois construction workers are employed in one of the most dangerous industries that there is. It’s not uncommon for construction workers to sell for at least one injury throughout their Read More

Pallet collapse injures three in Aurora

We go work and enter businesses every day. And, when we enter our workplace or a business generally, we expect it to be safe. We do not expect items to Read More

Is workers’ compensation really your only option after an accident on the job?

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Workers might worry about construction safety

Construction workers serve an essential purpose in society. Building projects, big and small, contribute to enterprise, infrastructure, upgrades and more. Construction workers in Illinois might point out the dangers they Read More

Why many construction accidents go unreported (and why that’s a problem)

Workers’ compensation operates on a pretty simple premise: People who are injured on the job should be able to receive compensation for their lost income and medical care for their Read More

Bystanders and passersby face injury risks near construction sites

It is no secret that the city of Chicago, including the Aurora suburb, is constantly undergoing change and growth. This means that we have a bustling construction industry erecting new Read More

Construction’s fatal four must be addressed

Construction workers need safe sites to work. When they don’t have this, they can suffer grave injuries that might lead to death. Because of the seriousness of these four causes Read More

Prevention of falls is critical in construction

Construction workers need a safe work environment when they’re working. One of the most serious risks they face is falling from an above-ground height. There are more than 300 workers killed Read More

Workers face risks as it grows colder

As we move into the colder half of the year, with the late fall and winter months fast approaching, it is important to note that construction workers — and all Read More

Tips to help prevent a dangerous trench collapse

Few things are more frightening for construction workers than getting caught in a trench collapse. It’s a very sudden accident, it can absolutely be fatal and it may be difficult Read More

Backing up is dangerous at a construction site

Using pickup trucks, dump trucks and other types of heavy machinery is something you cannot always avoid on a construction site. As helpful as these vehicles are, they also pose Read More

Falls: Combating construction’s largest threat

Year after year, falls continue to plague the construction industry. They are the biggest reason for life-threatening injuries and fatalities. They’re the greatest risk to workers. For instance, if you look Read More

Vehicle, machinery operators need to take care when backing up

One of the most dangerous elements of working on a construction site is being around vehicles and machinery that are backing up. Those in charge of construction sites have a Read More

Driver facing multiple charges in death of construction worker

People who work in road crews doing construction on interstates and tollways around Chicago have some of the most dangerous jobs there are. Aside from the usual dangers involved in Read More

Electrocutions on construction sites are often preventable

Electrocutions are the third most common reason for construction worker deaths — accounting for 10 percent of them. Many are the result of live wires around and above construction sites. Read More

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