While modern-day construction sites may be places of incredible innovation and industry, construction sites can also be very dangerous. The rate of injury within the construction industry is higher than it is for most other industries, and, unfortunately, private construction industry fatalities appear to be increasing. For construction workers, contractors, property managers, and site managers, […]
Driving through a construction zone might be frustrating for a driver who’s eager to get to work and avoid traffic, but for construction workers, roadside construction sites are more than mere inconveniences; they’re dangerous. As reported in an article in the Small Business Chron, every eight hours, one fatality occurs and every nine minutes, one […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates standards for employers and enforces the safety and health regulations in American workplaces, including construction sites. All employers and workers must comply with OSHA standards aimed at creating safe work environments. When OSHA codes and rules are ignored or go unenforced, the consequences can be serious, even […]
The risk of working in the construction industry is significant. Even with the many safety programs and regulations in place, injuries occur regularly, and this industry is considered one of the most dangerous for workers. If you or a loved one has been injured while working construction, knowing where to turn to file a construction […]
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a series of guidelines and recommendations for keeping workers safe. While some general standards have been developed that can be applied to nearly all industries, OSHA has also developed industry-specific guidelines. Consider some of the following recommended OSHA COVID-19 safety […]
Ensuring adequate ventilation in the workplace can help to reduce the risk of worker illness and occupational disease. OSHA provides specific recommendations related to workplace ventilation. If you are a worker who believes that your rights related to proper ventilation have been breached, or if you have suffered an injury or illness as a result […]
The construction industry sees a disproportionate number of worker injuries and fatalities, the majority of which are preventable. For both employers and employees alike, construction site safety is an extremely important consideration that shouldn’t be overlooked. Consider some of the following best practices and recommended guidelines for keeping construction sites, and the workers who are […]