Construction Site Accidents

Many of the accidents occurring on construction sites result from complications with scaffolding. Working at elevation on scaffolding requires careful attention to detail and safety considerations. Falling from a scaffolding platform often results in serious injuries....

Construction sites have inherent risks, and slip and fall accidents are among the most common hazards. As a construction worker, it is vital to prioritize safety and take preventive measures to avoid such accidents. Here are six safety tips to help construction...

Even though concrete is strong, it is usually not strong enough on its own to support extreme weight or to reach tall heights. As a result, construction crews routinely embed concrete with steel reinforcing bars. Rebar often has sharp ends that can cut or even impale...

Working in the construction industry requires significant stamina and physical ableness. You will experience a harsher work environment than many other professionals do on a daily basis. Knowing some ways to minimize your injury risk can help you stay safer and work...

While on a construction site, you may go about your job without thinking about what incidents or accidents could happen. When an injury does occur, there could be multiple causes and reasons why. Negligence from other workers and a lack of preparation from those in...

California is in the midst of a building boom, with real estate and commercial developments demanding the construction industry to keep up the pace. Along with the increase in productivity comes the higher likelihood of workers facing injuries. Construction workers...

The good news is that California work fatalities have largely declined over the past couple decades. According to data from the Department of Industrial Relations, work fatalities have mostly declined since 1999. The bad news for construction workers, subcontractors,...

Practitioners within the construction industry in California likely enjoy the personal freedoms that the work affords. The promise of physically demanding work performed outside of a traditional office setting can be particularly appealing to many. Yet the tradeoff...

Construction safety equipment, technology and training are improving. Despite this, workers in the industry continue to suffer injuries at a high rate. What are some of the top reasons construction site injuries continue to occur? Construction site injury statistics...

Statistics are not always helpful, but in some cases they can improve the way we prevent and solve problems. In the construction industry, there is no greater problem than the dangers workers face on the job every day. In this post, we will look at some telling...