Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
States like Missouri have specific OSHA rules and regulations that must be followed on construction sites. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage that an employer takes out to ensure that, if their employee is injured while performing under the scope of their employment, the employer has the assets to cover those injuries and … Read more
OSHA was initiated to decrease workplace accidents and to have more regulated worksite areas to protect workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect over 40 years ago in 1970. Developed by the Department of Labor, it was initiated to decrease workplace accidents and to have more regulated worksite areas to protect workers … Read more
Cave-ins are one of the most serious dangers confronted by the trench workers. All types of construction jobs involve some amount of risk. Among them, trenching and excavation work are considered to be more risky than the others. In this article, we will discuss the various dangers associated with trenching and excavation work. Statistics In … Read more
Workers in the fracking industry are often exposed to dangerous chemicals such as benzene and silica. The oil and gas industry helps economy in various ways. The industry also offers jobs to a very large number of workers. More and more people are gaining employment in the field. However, the jobs in the fracking industry … Read more
OSHA has determined that working in permit-required confined spaces involves significant risks for employees. When a person works in a confined space, the risk of accident doubles. It is important to be aware of the extra hazards posed by working in confined spaces, and the responsibilities of the employer when it comes to ensuring safety. … Read more
There are safety apps that can be used to make the construction industry safer for its workers. The invention of the smartphone has put technology into everyone’s hands. Information and connectivity to the internet makes the world a smaller place. While we have seen negatives of such limitless information, there are positives that outweigh the … Read more