Category Archives: Workplace Accidents
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a variety of suggestions and guidelines for safety at construction sites, including the kinds of personal protective equipment (PPE) workers should wear. Here is a quick summary of those PPE recommendations. Facial protection: Workers should wear face shields or safety glasses any time there is a risk… Read More »
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The construction industry is frequently among the most dangerous industries in the United States with regard to frequency of accidents and injuries. Common types of construction injuries include falling objects, falls from heights, electrocution, trenching accidents, vehicle accidents and scaffolding accidents. It is incumbent on construction companies to ensure the safety of all workers at… Read More »
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Any time utility work is happening at a construction site, there is a risk of electrical accidents and electrocution. It is therefore important to engage in all the proper safety protocols to reduce this risk and keep the job site safe for all workers. Part of creating a construction site safe from electrical accidents is… Read More »