Construction workers have all sorts of protective gear that they wear on the job. This may include reflective vests to keep from being struck by vehicles, for instance, or eye protection when using power tools. The most iconic piece of equipment, though, is simply the...
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Construction Accidents
Chest pain after a fall? You could have a punctured lung
As you probably know, falls take the lives of many construction workers each year. Others are seriously hurt as a result of falls, resulting in workers’ compensation claims. When you fell, it wasn’t far. You landed unusually, though, and that caused big problems. You...
Defective equipment can cause an electrocution hazard
The Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) named four types of accidents that are the most fatal for workers in this industry. These are falls, being caught or between objects, electrocutions and being struck by objects. While the other three accident...
Larger workers may suffer greater injuries in falls
When looking at falls on the job, there are many factors to consider. The most common, of course, is height. Technically, you could suffer catastrophic injuries from simply falling on the same level, like slipping on a wet floor and tumbling, especially if you hit...
Construction fall safety tips
For construction workers, falls are one of the biggest hazards of the career. Workers are often at different heights on a build, they use ladders, climb scaffoldings, work on roofs and generally just have a lot more exposure to fall risks than workers in other...
What are common types of construction injuries?
Construction accidents can leave construction workers seriously injured and wondering where to turn for help with their medical expenses and lost earnings while they recuperate. Workers’ compensation is an important protection against the losses associated with...
The top four causes of construction worker deaths
It seems that there is always construction work going on in New York City. Whether it is renovating a building or fixing our streets it goes without saying that construction work is incredibly important. However, construction work can also be very dangerous. The...
Workers’ Comp: Off-Site Accidents
Most workers are aware of workers’ compensation benefits, but not all of them understand when and how it works. Some people think that workers’ compensation only applies to injuries that occur “at the office” or “on the factory floor” or “at headquarters” or “in the...
Can Workplace Accidents Be Prevented?
Some people believe that workplace accidents are not preventable; that they are something that just happens and we have to deal with them. While that may be true to a point, we beg to differ. In many cases of workplace accidents, something could have been done to...
Some of the Deadliest Tools Used at Work
If your job involves the use of certain tools, including heavy machinery, we don’t have to tell you that tools can be extremely dangerous. When people handle dangerous tools, sleeves, gloves, goggles, and protective equipment take on a whole other meaning. Something...