As a construction worker, you’re exposed to dangerous environments every day. You may work with heavy equipment that has the potential to cause crushing injuries, or you could work with…
read moreThe wife of a man who was killed in a Florida construction accident filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for her husband’s wrongful death. The lawsuit names at least four different…
read moreWorking as an employee or contractor at a work site means that you could be exposed to hazardous materials and dangerous situations. If you work with electrical equipment, then you…
read moreFalling objects are a huge hazard around construction zones. These objects can injure workers and bystanders. In some cases, such as in the story we discussed last week, people can…
read moreWorking in construction, you know that you’re always at a higher risk of injury. You may work near highways with speeding traffic, or you could be in an industrial line…
read moreConstruction sites are frequently the scene of fatal accidents that, in many instances, are completely preventable. Risk of accidents and injuries rise when employees who are working unsupervised cut corners…
read moreWorking a job in construction is very dangerous. Heavy equipment and other hazards are part of the daily work. Another hazard that must be taken very seriously is electricity. In…
read moreAs a construction worker in the current world, you’re exposed to high risks all the time. You may work on high rises, tourist attractions, theme park rides or new developments,…
read moreImagine working near a railroad or other busy traffic area where you’re already having to be cautious about traffic safety. You know that you can feel the vibration of passing…
read moreConstruction work is a dangerous field for several reasons, including the heavy equipment being used and incomplete structures that are being built. In some cases, equipment that is being used…
read moreWhen it comes to heavy equipment, cranes are perhaps one of the most potentially dangerous pieces of all due to their sheer size and weight. Below are some tips for…
read moreIf you were ever injured at work, you’d want to be sure that you were going to get the compensation you deserve. After a work injury, you’ll most likely receive…
read moreConstruction work is dangerous; when you signed up to be a worker, you knew that you’d be at risk each day. What you didn’t agree to is extra risks or…
read moreLong said to be one of the most dangerous occupations, the construction industry showed itself to be just as dangerous in 2013, contributing to one out of each five on-the-job…
read moreWhen we posted last, we discussed the story of the 24-year-old construction worker who was killed at a job site while working on repairs at the Sarasota Square Mall. That…
read moreAs a construction worker in Florida, you take your safety very seriously. You work with heavy equipment in the heat and humidity, and you’re constantly exposed to risks. It’s possible…
read moreConstruction workers face many hazards at the construction sites at which they work, including dangers posed by working around powered industrial forklifts. These are designed to lift heavy loads, and…
read moreNail guns represent a leading cause of injury at construction and other types of work sites. Florida workers may be wise to have an understanding of how nail gun injuries…
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