What Are the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Accidents?

What Are the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Accidents?

Construction sites come with several hazardous risks, so employers have the responsibility of providing a safe work environment for their employees. One in five workplace fatalities take place in a construction site, according to the Occupational Safety and Health...
Construction Accidents and Cranes

Construction Accidents and Cranes

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that there are 125,000 cranes operating in the American construction industry. This equipment is essential for major construction projects, yet the dangers they pose to workers and bystanders can be...
Construction Accidents and Broken Bones

Construction Accidents and Broken Bones

Working in construction can be dangerous. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction is one of the deadliest and most dangerous industries to work in. Of the 4,693 worker fatalities recorded in 2016, 991 were in construction. That’s 22.1 percent...