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…
read moreThe 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…
read moreThere 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…
read moreWorking 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…
read moreIf 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…
read moreRoad 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…
read moreConstruction 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…
read moreThe 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…
read moreConstruction 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…
read moreConstruction 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…
read moreDue 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…
read moreConstruction 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…
read moreWhen 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…
read moreDuring 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,…
read moreConstruction 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…
read moreWorking 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…
read moreConstruction 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…
read moreWorking 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.…
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