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...
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Construction Accidents
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...
OSHA rules for workplace safety on construction sites
Construction workers have the right to work in safe, hazard-free environments. California has workplace safety laws that are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at state and federal levels. OSHA outlines the rights and responsibilities...
What are common symptoms of asbestos exposure?
Construction work is one of the most demanding jobs in California and elsewhere. Unfortunately, there are sometimes serious risks associated with it. Asbestos exposure is one of them, so it’s important to be aware of the symptoms. What is asbestos? Asbestos is made up...
Avoiding workplace accidents in manufacturing and construction
Workplace injuries occur in the United States at an alarming rate that most people rarely consider. The typical California employee goes to work on a daily basis not expecting an accident to happen that will result in their own injury, but the truth is that any day at...