Accidents on construction sites are common. Of 3,945 workers killed in private industry in 2012, 775, or almost 20%, were in construction. Preventing such deaths is often a matter of training, proper equipment and oversight by employers who truly care about the safety of their workers. [Read more…]
Maintaining Workplace Safety Through OSHA
OSHA, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act, was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970. Its main goal is to ensure that employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions. Since its implementation, OSHA has been pivotal in maintaining worker safety at construction sites all over the country. [Read more…]
One Contractor Killed, Two Workers Injured in Metro Welding Accident
One worker was killed and two others seriously injured when a welding accident happened just after midnight in Washington D.C. According to WJLA, the accident happened while five major railway stations were shut down in downtown Washington for major rebuilding. [Read more…]
If a Workplace Accident Turned Fatal, Would Your Family Be Taken Care Of?
Construction work is some of the most dangerous work in the U.S. Construction accidents can cause lifelong physical impairment or even death. As a construction worker, you are likely all too aware of the dangers you face. You may assume that if a horrific accident happened, your employer would take care of the costs related to it. But you could be wrong. [Read more…]
Newark Construction Worker Buried in Cave-In
According to the Newark Post Online, a 62-year-old worker was buried in a cave-in in Middletown in an excavation accident that happened while workers were laying a sewer line to connect to a new movie theater at Garden Gate and Spring Arbor drives. [Read more…]
Earthmover Kills Newark Man on Construction Site
A Newark man was killed while working on a Mare Island construction site recently. According to the San Jose Mercury news, the 48-year-old worker was part of a surveying team that was readying a site for residential construction. [Read more…]
Women in Construction Face Unique Safety Issues
Men account for the overwhelming majority of construction workers. But about 9% of all construction workers are women. And though construction workers, no matter the gender, face the risk of being involved in a serious construction accident, female construction workers often face unique challenges in accident prevention. [Read more…]
Vehicle, Scaffolding Accident Leads to Multiple Injuries
In a recent Manhattan construction accident, a scaffold fell when it was hit by a vehicle.
This unusual accident happened at 42nd Street and First Avenue. NBC New York reports that the crash occurred when a taxi struck an SUV driven by an off-duty NYPD officer. The collision caused the SUV to jump the curb, running into the scaffold. [Read more…]
NY Contractor Cited for Asbestos Hazards
The construction company you work for has certain responsibilities to you as an employee. These responsibilities include providing you with the proper training and equipment to stay safe while on the job. A failure to do this can put your safety and their security at risk. [Read more…]
Burlington Construction Company Cited for Fall Hazards
Falls are the leading cause of construction worker injuries and deaths. Whether you work on residential rooftops or around trenching projects, there is always the risk of falling. It’s the responsibility of employers to ensure that their employees are given the proper training and equipment to avoid such an accident. When they fail to do this, they can be held responsible. [Read more…]
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