Construction Accidents

Construction site hazards are prevalent in almost every stage of the project. Many of the hazards that could be present can be minimized if certain steps are taken to ensure…

The installation of wind turbines to produce energy is a step that many people are pushing for so that energy can be harvested from the plentiful winds. Some people don’t…

There are many times when electrical safety is vital in the workplace. Consider this: Construction workers make up around 38 percent of all electrical fatalities in the workplace. Why does…

Working in construction or any other field where you’re exposed to hazards can put your life at risk. While you may be safe most of the time, one simple accident…

If you work in construction, you know that it can be a very hazardous occupation at times. And while everyone must take personal responsibility for their own safety, employers have…

Road construction work zones are dangerous places for workers. Because these work zones are near moving vehicles, it is crucial for project managers and construction companies to ensure that everything…

Construction workers have a job that is dangerous for several reasons — the equipment, the job site, and the duties. Because of the danger of this profession, it is critical…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that during one recent year, over 9 percent of the total of more than 3 million nonfatal illnesses and injuries reported occurred…

Construction workers work around a variety of hazards on job sites. One of these many hazards is electrical current. These currents can come from generators or power connected to the…

Construction accidents can easily cause devastating injuries. In severe cases, workers who are involved in construction accidents might end up succumbing to their injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

Due to the inherent danger of misusing a chain saw, the University of Florida has implemented policies on how university students, employees, contractors and volunteers wield the potentially lethal power…

Construction accidents, for the most part, are preventable. Taking the time to make a work site safer can mean the difference between injuries and fatalities or a day with no…

When drivers approach a construction zone, they need to be increasingly careful of their speeds and the area around them. Sometimes, construction work can come up quickly, to it’s always…

During one 12-year period, the federal government studied 224 incidents of on-the-job electrocutions wherein 244 workers lost their lives. In those cases, all but one of the victims were males,…