Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak of summers. Workers who suffer heat stroke or … Read more
Workers who are most vulnerable for a work-related injury may also have a difficult time receiving workers’ compensation benefits. A new study conducted by NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers shows that young, Hispanic immigrants are at the highest risk for suffering a work-related injury. Especially when they are employed by small companies. … Read more
Manufacturing and construction industry workers are at the highest risk of work-related injuries and death. From the last three decades, the manufacturing and construction industries have been reporting the most number of cases of serious disability resulting in restricted motion and job transfers and requiring extensive medical treatment. The manufacturing sector accounts for almost 30 percent … Read more
Work-related injuries resulting from a fall from a ladder can vary from minor to severe and can even be fatal. Ladder accidents are a common cause of workplace accidents occurring on construction sites. The injuries resulting from a fall from a ladder can vary from minor to severe and can even be fatal. There are … Read more
Work-related crane accidents put construction workers at great risk for injury. Cranes and forklifts are used at constructions sites and industrial locations. An operator of these machines should have the necessary skills to operate them since they can be dangerous if not handled properly. Employees who are injured due to a work-related accident caused by a crane or … Read more
When an employer at a construction site does not follow safety guidelines, workers are exposed to danger. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction sites are among the most dangerous of all workplaces. In the United States every year, hundreds of construction workers are injured or killed at their workplace. Slip and fall accidents, electrocution accidents, … Read more