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...
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Construction Accidents
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...
Construction accidents can be fatal
Construction workers perform critical duties under dangerous circumstances. California construction sites have many hazards. Even highly trained and experienced professionals could deal with an accident, and some mishaps could result in death. Tragically, the number...
Do this if you break your foot at your construction workplace
Many workers in California are always at risk of injuries, some of which could be life-threatening. In the construction industry, for example, construction workers are constantly exposed to many forms of accidents, including falls, slips and trips. One of the most...
Overview of common workplace injuries
Statistics from private industries indicate 2.7 million nonfatal occurred on the job in 2020. While injuries decreased from 2019, workers still get injured on the job every seven seconds. There are some common work injuries an employee in Pasadena, California, may...
Understanding how to identify and manage construction dangers
Operating a company in the construction industry in California requires you to be proactive. Understanding potential construction site hazards is essential if you want to ensure your contractors or subcontractors don't suffer a personal injury. Avoiding construction...
Key findings from construction injury study
A job in the construction industry is one of the most dangerous jobs you can have in California. In fact, despite a dramatic reduction in construction injuries in recent years, there are still more injuries in construction than in any other industry. The statistics on...
What are common workplace construction accidents?
Some of the most common workplace construction accidents in California involve crane and hoist incidents, forklift accidents and falls from heights. Many accidents also occur when workers are exposed to harmful chemicals and toxins, which can lead to severe...
Making a construction site safer
Construction workers in California are no doubt aware that they belong to one of the deadliest industries in the nation. Employers, for their part, should consider a few steps toward a safer construction site: planning, risk management, prudent scheduling and staffing...