Construction workers have some of the toughest jobs in the country. They are exposed to harsh working conditions and the tools and machinery they work with pose additional hazards. Unsurprisingly, many workers’ compensation claims come from those working in this...
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Construction Accidents
Construction workers face multiple on-the-job risks
Construction workers are at risk of severe injuries on the job, especially when they deal with negligently maintained locations, defective equipment or dangerous behavior from other contractors on the California location. Of course, any worker may suffer a serious...
Methods for reducing heat stress risk for construction workers
Construction workers laboring under the hot sun are a common sight in California. Their physical exertion combined with hot temperatures enhances their risk of heat stress and heat-related injuries (HRI). HRIs frequently send workers to emergency rooms. Conditions...
Types of eye injuries suffered by California construction workers
Construction workers inherently put their eyes in danger every time they work. Therefore, they need to be aware of potential causes of injuries and take steps to prevent them. Flying debris Flying debris, like nails, dust and dirt, is often present at construction...
Fatal scaffolding accident leads to interest in OSHA training
Several construction companies in California and around the country have asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to conduct safety training in the wake of an accident in North Carolina that claimed the lives of three workers. The three men died when...
Causes of construction site injuries may surprise you
When you think about construction site accidents in California, the first thing that comes to mind is structure collapse. It is easy to understand why people relate this type of accident to construction sites. You might be surprised, however, to learn that the most...
Prevent complications from stepping on a nail
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health reports construction site accidents as the second-leading cause of death for workers in the state. Even seemingly minor construction accidents can also cause significant injuries. A personal injury as simple as...
Report shows construction work increasingly dangerous
The Center for Construction Research and Training has released a report indicating that the rate of fatal construction injuries to workers in California and across the country rose considerably over a ten-year period. The CPWR examined data gathered as part of the...
Fatal construction injuries affect small companies
A smaller construction company might be the right one to handle specific jobs by particular California clients. Workers could find opportunities in start-up construction companies and those smaller companies known for aggressively pursuing clients. There's a potential...
Notes about construction accidents
Working at a construction site requires alertness since many unforeseen hazards could lead to an injury. Even experienced workers who understand the dangers associated with their tasks might suffer harm in an unexpected mishap. California construction workers may...