By on Oct 28, 2015 in Construction |

One third of all work-related construction deaths involve falls according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In 2010, of the 774 fatalities recorded on construction jobsites, falls played a part in 264 of them. Workers who lost their lives included 90 who fell from roofs, 68 who tumbled off of ladders, and 37 who plummeted from scaffolds....

By on Oct 28, 2015 in Construction |

One third of all work-related construction deaths involve falls according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In 2010, of the 774 fatalities recorded on construction jobsites, falls played a part in 264 of them. Workers who lost their lives included 90 who fell from roofs, 68 who tumbled off of ladders, and 37 who plummeted from scaffolds....

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Construction |

While accidents can occur on any jobsite, demolition workers face a number of unique hazards ranging from encounters with unknown materials and design modifications to building deterioration. These hazards can easily lead to death, as they did for a Chicago construction worker earlier this year (struck by falling concrete) and six Philadelphia demolition workers...

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Construction |

While accidents can occur on any jobsite, demolition workers face a number of unique hazards ranging from encounters with unknown materials and design modifications to building deterioration. These hazards can easily lead to death, as they did for a Chicago construction worker earlier this year (struck by falling concrete) and six Philadelphia demolition workers...

By on Sep 25, 2015 in Construction |

Construction sites are notoriously dangerous. But there are precautions you can take to help minimize the risks of injury. Here are the Top Ten Safety Concerns you shouldn’t overlook: 1. Scaffolding Providing extensive scaffolding training for any workers who will use it is essential. Not all workers automatically know how to use scaffolding. They must be taught...

By on Sep 25, 2015 in Construction |

Construction sites are notoriously dangerous. But there are precautions you can take to help minimize the risks of injury. Here are the Top Ten Safety Concerns you shouldn’t overlook: 1. Scaffolding Providing extensive scaffolding training for any workers who will use it is essential. Not all workers automatically know how to use scaffolding. They must be taught...