From heavy machinery to sharp tools, faulty equipment and electricity, there is no shortage of hazards at construction sites. If you or someone you love sustains an injury while working at a construction site, you may be eligible for financial restitution through Ohio workers’ compensation laws. An injury is deemed as catastrophic when it…
Every workplace has its share of hazards. However, construction sites are particularly dangerous. From flying objects to loose cables, electrocution, heavy machinery and faulty ladders, construction workers contend with a lot of hazards. One of the injuries you can sustain at a construction site is a back injury. If you sustain a back injury…
Let’s face it; construction sites are dangerous places. Besides the physical nature of the work, construction site workers are also often required to operate dangerous machinery and work from elevated heights. Thanks to the hazardous nature of construction work, workers in this industry face a disproportionate amount of workplace-related accidents and injuries. Here are…
It is widely accepted that construction sites are one of the most hazardous places to work. Working from heights, trip hazards and heavy machinery all present significant safety risks to employees. One hazard that is often overlooked is loud noises. Noises from saws, trucks, bulldozers and other instruments all have the potential to cause…
When you work in construction, your boss may ask you to climb a ladder at some point. They might not tell you ladders are one of the most dangerous ways to work above the ground. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 15% of workplace deaths result from ladder falls. Many more…
While trenches on a construction site do not have the same threat of death as those on a battlefield, they are not risk-free, and many of their hazards are the same. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues guidance that employers using trenches must follow. Despite this, some construction companies fail to take…
Construction site hazards can come in the form of falls from height, explosions, collapsing structures, toxic exposure and vehicle accidents. One of the deadliest accidents is the cave-in or trench collapse. What can be done to prevent this workplace tragedy? On many construction projects, digging a trench is a necessary step. Even though it…
Construction workers face several risks when they’re working — including electrocution. It’s imperative that all construction workers understand the dangers of electrical hazards because this type of accident can lead to catastrophic or fatal injuries. There are many factors that these workers have to consider when they’re trying to ensure that they remain safe…
Working in Cleveland and local areas, you know that being on the road and working construction is extremely dangerous. There is always a flood of traffic, and drivers aren’t always patient. There are many hazards that construction workers face when they work in road construction. Some of the top hazards include back-up and run-over…
Construction workplaces can be dangerous for workers, and some of the injuries that workers suffer can be fatal. Four types of accidents cause the majority of deaths in the construction industry. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has dubbed these accidents ”the fatal four.” What are OSHA’s fatal four of construction accidents? Falls account…