Working in construction is a dangerous occupation. On any given day, construction workers may engage in work activities that can lead to serious or fatal injuries if safety precautions are disregarded. This may range from working on electrical wiring to operating heavy machinery to working on scaffolds or elevated surfaces. … Continue reading
Federal workplace safety regulators call construction “a high hazard industry.” The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says one in five worker deaths annually (20%) occur in construction. Construction workers face numerous hazards at job sites such as falling from rooftops, being struck by heavy construction equipment, contact with … Continue reading
