Construction accidents are some of the most complicated cases when it comes to workers’ compensation.
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
A slip and fall injury is the most common type of work-related accident. Slip and fall injuries on the job are the most common type of workplace injuries. Slips and falls at work can differ in severity. The worker may just need a few days off work, or may end up disabled for the rest … Read more
Each year, thousands of Missouri construction workers are injured on the job. Tens of thousands of people are injured each year while working in the construction industry. While this is a massive figure, it probably comes as no surprise due to the nature of the business, it’s pretty high risk. Of course there are plenty … Read more
The construction industry is one of the most complicated when it comes to workers’ compensation. This is because there are so many different individuals, companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and more involved on construction sites. When a workplace accident happens on a construction site, the injury should usually be covered under workers’ compensation insurance. In Missouri, construction … Read more
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), each year, more than 140 construction workers die each year as a result of unintended contact with electricity. A construction worker faces many risks on the job, and one among them is working near energized electrical sources. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), … Read more
Construction workers face innumerable risks in the workplace. They face dangers from the heavy machinery they operate and the dangerous heights they have to work from. Additionally, construction workers also face risks from the air they breathe. Repeated exposure to hazardous substances such as chemicals at workplaces can cause workers to develop occupational lung diseases. … Read more