Blog: Construction Accidents

Construction work sites remain some of the most dangerous workplaces. It takes vigilance on the part of employers and employees to minimize workplace hazards and reduce the incidence of workplace injuries and illnesses. However, with vigilance, a great deal of construction workplace injuries can be avoided. One tool being looked at to help is a […]

Cherry pickers, bucket trucks, vertical towers, and aerial ladders all fall under the category of aerial lifts. The most common uses for aerial lifts are in telephone, transmission and cable line work. Aerial lifts give workers easier line access and allow them to carry tools for maintenance, installation, replacement, and repair work. Workers use the […]

In 2016, approximately 3,860 workers were injured by falling tools and had to take at least one day off work to recover, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most of the injuries occurred from falling hammers and similar tools. As Metal News points out, a tool weighing eight pounds travels at a speed […]

In the United States, there are millions of construction workers. Every year, thousands are injured on construction sites. To improve the health and safety of workers on construction sites, clear and effective communication between managers and employees is key. Mangers Set the Tone When managers set clear expectations for safety and continually reinforce this message, it […]

Silica is a common mineral found on construction sites. It can be part of the soil, rock, concrete, masonry, industrial projects, and landscaping material that is used on jobsites. Once it is disturbed through drilling, grinding, or cutting, it creates crystalline dust. When inhaled, these tiny particles can cause lung cancer, respiratory disease, pulmonary problems, […]

Trenches are part of a great deal of construction work. Installing or repairing waterlines, sewers, and communication wiring involve digging trenches. For trenches that are at least five feet deep, engineering controls to shore up the trench are necessary for worker safety. Ladders for a safe exit must be within 25 feet of everyone working […]

Construction sites are dynamic workplaces posing a variety of threats to health and safety. Since this work is done primarily outdoors, exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow, heat, and the cold can all present hazards and risk injury. Perhaps the greatest risk of a weather-related construction accident is from a tornado, which is a rotating […]

An aging and growing population requires more healthcare services, fueling the need for additional hospital construction. There are hazards involved in any type of construction, but hospital construction issues are unique, especially if there are patients onsite while repairs and remodeling are going on. Just as preventative treatment can help patients from ending up in […]

What if a construction site could be inspected by anyone from anywhere at any time? This could potentially limit safety violations and hazards on the site and prevent accidents and injuries to workers and the public. Philadelphia construction accident lawyers want employers to know that technology can help keep construction sites safer. The construction industry […]

As roads wear out and population shifts make roadway expansions and infrastructure reconstruction necessary, work crews are a common sight on roadways throughout New Jersey and the rest of the nation. These work zones can pose hazards to drivers and increase their chances of being involved in accidents with other vehicles, construction workers, and stationary […]