Blog: Construction Accident

One of the most hazardous trades in the country is construction work. Out of 1,000 construction workers that will succumb to fatal injuries this year, 33 percent will be caused by falls at construction sites. The most common fall accident in construction are falls from roofs. Construction site falls happen...

Cold weather is an occupational health hazard for construction workers who labor outdoors in freezing temperatures. Currently, there are no specific federal regulations that govern protection of workers from cold weather, although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may apply in severe cases. Some common health problems that construction workers...

People around the world enter and inhabit residential and commercial buildings every day. Most of us take for granted that these buildings are structurally sound and safe, but defects in construction and design can cause serious injury and even death when buildings collapse or safety is compromised. Construction workers, building...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in America.  Serious and often fatal injuries occur on a daily basis.  In fact, approximately two construction-related deaths occur each day in the United States and account for one in every...

Construction workers are often confronted with risks unique to their industry, including being struck by an object or debris. At many construction sites, workers are handling tools and loose materials at heights, or using equipment to move heavy loads that can fall and injure workers, site visitors, and even pedestrians...