April 4, 2019
Common Construction Workplace Hazards and Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, construction is one of the most dangerous occupations to work. Indeed, a 2009 CDC study established that more fatal injuries arose in construction than any other private industry occupation in the United States. Employees can reduce the amount of construction workplace injuries by remaining vigilant of…
February 2, 2017
Machine Injuries: One of the “Fatal Four” in the Construction Industry
Of the many dangers present on construction sites, falls, electrocutions, being struck by heavy objects, and machine injuries are by far the most common. Known as the “fatal four” in the construction industry, these hazards represent over 58% of all fatalities on construction sites. Many of these accidents occur due to the use of certain…