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...
Scaffolding injuries can be dangerous
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...
Construction workers with back injuries will need help
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...
Tragic hit-and-run on I-110 kills road construction worker
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...
What are the most common types of construction site injuries?
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...
Study: Construction workers prone to risky behaviors
Some of the most dangerous jobs in Los Angeles are in the construction industry. Construction accidents resulting in serious injuries are far too common. A recent report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says certain risky behaviors...
