Construction Accidents

Electrocution is one of the top hazards on construction sites, leading to many serious injuries and fatalities every year. Understanding the main causes can help workers stay safe.  Here are three common reasons why electrocutions occur on construction sites. ...

Trenches are a familiar site for those who work in the construction industry. Without them, it would not be possible to supply buildings with water, power, gas and sanitation. Yet they are not something employers and employees can ever afford to get complacent about. ...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) or safety gear can reduce common workplace safety concerns for many different professions. Workers in the healthcare and manufacturing industries often require specific types of PPE to perform their jobs safely, for example. The...

If there is one piece of safety equipment synonymous with construction work, it is probably the hard hat. After all, most construction sites feature signs warning workers and visitors that they cannot access the area without proper head coverings. Falling objects at...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with ensuring the health and safety of workers throughout the United States. Their objective is to enforce workplace laws and standards while providing training, education, and assistance when needed....

The construction industry is well known for being one of the most dangerous industries someone can work in, if not the most dangerous. If you strictly look at the total number of fatal accidents every year, it clearly stands out as the most dangerous. This is not...

More often than not, hardhats are utilized on construction sites. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it is essential that carpenters, electricians, welders, plumbers and construction workers are provided with this equipment. Why is...

Buildings are constantly being erected, developed and repaired across San Diego. This is evidenced by the number of construction sites located around the city.  While the development of the city and jobs provided in the construction sector are positive factors,...

While any fall can lead to injuries, falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs or elevated working platforms can be particularly dangerous. These falls cause thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths every year, and they are the leading cause of death in the...

Workers often know when they’re taking risks on the job. In some cases, even if the workers don’t really grasp the risks, the supervisors who put them in those positions do understand the danger. But, if it’s clear that a worker could suffer a serious injury or pass...