Posts Tagged ‘Sites’

Electrocution on Construction Sites

According to the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA), around 350 deaths from electrocution occur on construction sites every year. Many more, nonfatal accidents involving electrocution take place on construction sites every year as well, making electrocution a very real construction site accident risk.

Circumstances Leading to Electrocution

Electrocution can occur on a construction site in several different ways. The most common are… Continue reading

Construction sites ruled ‘unsafe’

Construction sites ruled ‘unsafe’
Nearly two thirds of construction sites in Lincolnshire failed inspections carried out by the Health and Safety Executive.

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Electrocution Accidents on Construction Sites

www.constructionaccidentsny.com : A New York personal injury lawyer discusses electrocution accidents on construction sites. Electrocution accidents can harm both electricians and non-electricians on the job. Overhead and buried power lines at construction sites are especially hazardous because they are un-insulated and can carry extremely high voltage. Workers may experience serious burns, internal injuries or brain injuries after suffering an electric shock. Block O’Toole & Murphy’s… Continue reading

Crane Accidents on Construction Sites

www.constructionaccidentsny.com : Stephen Murphy, dedicated personal injury lawyer talks about dangers that can arise while using cranes on construction sites. Hundreds of construction workers suffer injuries due to cranes yearly including loss of limbs, brain injuries, and tragically death. It is the employer and manufacturers responsibility to ensure the cranes are safe for use. The construction accident lawyers at Block O’Toole & Murphy are familiar… Continue reading

Hi Visibility Clothing Should Be Worn On Building Sites

With a high increase in accidents within building and constructing sites: It’s very essential and should be a priority to builders to always wear high visibility cloths when on building and construction sites to minimize these accidents.

Perceptibility should be a major factor to be considered in keeping workers across a diverse range of building and construction professions safe. For a majority of workers, reflective and high reflective clothing can… Continue reading

Risk of Falling Injury and Death at Construction Sites

Construction sites are potentially dangerous places. Heavy machinery, heavy materials, and open ceilings and floors all present unique risks. It is almost an unspoken rule that anyone working or touring a construction site is required to wear a hard hat to protect themselves from falling objects. Other risks on larger construction sites, especially those operating anywhere off the ground, include the danger of falling objects or of physically falling… Continue reading

Pedestrian And Public Safety At Construction Sites

Construction sites require a rigorous amount of care and vigilance from workers in terms of health and safety. Many accidents and even some fatalities happen to workers each year which could have been avoided through proper application and awareness of on-site safety procedures.Pedestrian and public safety is just as vital. Many construction sites are within close proximity to areas where the public operate, requiring rules and safety procedures which… Continue reading

Manhattan Construction Accident Lawyer Instill Ethical Standards on Construction Sites a Must

Every industry in the United States has issues with responsible and ethical reporting. Reporting standards include the amount of time worked, costs incurred, and problems associated with any business. Many of the times these types of costs can be deemed tax deductible by the U.S. Government. However in too many situations companies try to take advantage of these deductions by making fraudulent marks on their reports. Fraudulent decision-making is… Continue reading

When Construction Sites Have A Shoddy Foundation

Chances are you’ve walked past the construction of a new building and wondered who or what would occupy it. Or maybe you’ve been stuck in traffic on the expressway as road construction takes place once again. But how many times have you really taken notice of the workers or their jobsite environment?

Construction is one of the largest and most needed industries in the world. It provides residences, office space… Continue reading