Construction sites can be extremely dangerous, which is why safety has to be a priority for employers. Whether there are explosives or risks from falling from heights, it's important that workers have the knowledge to stay safe and the equipment to help them do so.
Power tools are a danger if they're not handled properly
Power tools are more dangerous than you may believe. While you think of them has helpful, not harmful, even something as simple as a powered screwdriver can lead to injuries.
Heat illnesses are a real risk to workers in the summer
In the summer, heat is dangerous to construction workers. It's normal for them to quickly tire, get dehydrated or even develop heat sickness as a result of the mercury rising.
How can construction workers avoid injury?
With over 10.3 million people working in construction in the United States, it's important to make sure construction zones and workplaces are safe. There are federal, state and local regulations that aim to keep construction workers healthy and safe, so employers are expected to follow them.
Construction accident leads to hospitalization of forklift driver
When you work in construction, there are dozens of things that can go wrong. Even if you do everything right, outside factors could play a role in a serious accident that results in your injury.
You should never ignore these ladder safety tips
It doesn't matter if you use a ladder every so often or every day of your life, you need to understand the many steps you can take to prevent an accident.
Table saw safety: You can’t make a mistake
As a construction worker, you rely on many tools to complete the task at hand. A table saw is a commonly used tool, as this allows you to make fast and efficient cuts.
A construction worker falls 80 feet to his death in Hastings
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigators have begun piecing together what occurred in the minutes leading up to a man's death at a construction site on Friday, Jan. 26.
Falls, falling objects and dangerous equipment
If you work in the construction industry, there will be times when you find yourself in dangerous situations. This doesn't necessarily mean you'll suffer an injury, but you realize that something bad could happen at some point.
If you work on a construction site, what are your rights?
Construction sites are dangerous places to work, but that does not mean that you do not have a right to a reasonably safe workplace. No matter what your job requirements are, you would be wise to know your rights to safety and your employer's obligation to protect your safety as much as possible.
