Posts tagged "Construction Accidents"
Setting up a ladder properly
If you work on ladders frequently, you may already think that you know how to set them up properly. Perhaps you do, but a little refresher never hurts. Ladder falls are one of the main reasons for serious work site accidents, and they often happen because people rush through the setup and create an unsafe workplace.
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 those who work outside -- face some increased risks. Working in falling temperatures can lead to injury.
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 or even impossible for workers on the surface to render assistance after the collapse takes place.
10 reasons why construction accidents happen
Every day, construction workers in the U.S. face numerous safety and workplace hazards. The inherent risks associated with working at construction sites has resulted in the construction industry consistently being ranked among the most dangerous.
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 some fairly significant threats to workers -- especially when they are backing up.
3 steps to stop workplace falls
Statistically, falls lead to a high percentage of injuries and deaths in U.S. workplaces, especially in industries like construction, maintenance and roofing. Workers who fall from varying heights can suffer serious and life-threatening injuries. For individuals who routinely work atop ladders, roofs or scaffolding, it’s important to understand how to protect yourself and reduce the likelihood of being involved in a work-related fall accident.
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.
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 responsibility to ensure that workers who are operating these vehicles and machinery exercise caution when putting their equipment in reverse. All workers should also be trained to take care when working around moving vehicles.
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 working in any construction area, they face the threat of distracted, impaired and just plain reckless motorists.
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. As with most on-the-job injuries and fatalities, they're often preventable with training, planning and proper equipment.
