It is common to see construction projects in Los Angeles. There are various building being built throughout the city as well as many rehabilitation projects redesigning older buildings. Since there are so many different construction projects throughout the city, there...

Many Los Angeles area residents work in the construction industry. Whether it be building or road construction, these jobs generally pay well and help a person provide for their family. Although many safety precautions have been taken in the construction industry no...

Construction workers can face many hazards in their work and one of the most serious risks is electrocution. Workers can suffer from serious injuries caused by direct and indirect contact with live electrical equipment and wiring. Exposure to electricity is also a...

There is a perfect reason for pedestrians in Los Angeles and elsewhere to feel nervous when they have to pass by a construction project that almost spills onto the sidewalk. Construction company owners must ensure that employees and passers-by are safe. Incidents such...

Many Los Angeles area residents work in the construction industry. These jobs usually pay well and allow a person to comfortably support their family. But construction jobs can also be dangerous. Thousands of workers are injured or even killed on construction sites...

The back is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. If it gets injured, then it can leave a victim permanently disabled or, at best, struggling with chronic pain or other medical problems. At a construction site, there is always a chance that a worker will...

A hit-and-run driver left a Caltrans subcontractor dead on southbound I-110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night. According to news reports, the crash was reported near the West Third Street collector road a little before 12:15 a.m. The victim, a...

Construction work is inherently dangerous and puts workers at risk of serious injury on the job, even when safety protocols and regulations are strictly followed. There are many hazards that come with the occupation, such as the risk of electrocution, being struck by...