Construction Accidents

Construction work is known to be hazardous, but many times the hazards faced could be eliminated. If you were hurt, for instance, by slipping on spilled water, then that hazard…

Working around electrical wires and with electric tools are necessary for construction workers. It is vital that all construction workers have access to proper safety equipment when they are working…

Construction job sites are filled with hazards that can lead to worker injuries if proper safety procedures aren’t followed. The workers who help to construct new roads, buildings and other…

Working in construction can be dangerous, and there are always hazards around. Safety protocols prevent most accidents, but falling objects still account for many accidents, injuries and deaths each year.…

The construction industry in Miami is booming. That means good news for construction workers who are able to find jobs to support their family members. That positive aspect comes with…

Wood chippers, which can be used by landscapers or other industry professionals, are particularly dangerous in the winter months, when gloves, scarves, coats and other materials could get stuck and…

Workers’ compensation coverage in Florida is required for construction companies who have one or more employees, according to the Florida Department of Financial Services. This gives construction workers who are…

As a construction worker or the family of one, you know that construction fields can be dangerous. Each day, you’re exposed to new hazards, and while many safety procedures and…

Florida construction workers are employed in an industry that has certain dangers other workers don’t face. The heavy equipment used, their exposure to electrical wiring, open trenches and elevated scaffolding…

Construction accidents are very serious injuries. When you consider some of the equipment used in construction, it is easy to see why it is vital for all construction companies to…

If you could avoid getting hurt at work, you would, right? That could be a distinct possibility in the future thanks to the design of vehicles that need no drivers.…

Every day in America, approximately 2,000 workers injure one or both eyes while on the job and require treatment. Nearly a third of those injured will be taken to the…

Working in the construction industry, you know that you could be at risk of serious injury if anything goes wrong while you’re at work. If you work with heavy equipment,…

When construction workers need to access areas high above the ground, chances are they use a scaffold. The elevated platforms are designed for temporary work and consist of three primary…

Without construction workers, we wouldn’t have the buildings, roadways and other structures that we enjoy on a daily basis. These workers face very serious risks that can cause severe injuries…

Construction areas are very dangerous areas for anyone, but that danger can be reduced when proper safety protocol is followed. When you think about all the new construction and the…

South Florida is an area with a lot of construction going on, and as such, there is a lot of heavy equipment in use. According to estimates by the Occupational…

Construction work is dangerous, and those who do it know this when they become construction workers. What construction teams also know is that this kind of work could be made…