When construction projects require workers to perform tasks near lanes of traffic, clearly marking the area with signs may prove integral to safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved. Unfortunately, this might not always be enough to prevent all incidents...
Construction Injuries
Common slip, trip and fall hazards on construction sites
Construction workers may encounter various types of safety hazards nearly every day and many of the incidents that occur in this field may be entirely avoidable by nature. Slip, trip and fall incidents remain a common issue in this field and the outcome of such...
Crane-related construction accident leads to serious injuries
Heavy-duty machines such as cranes remain a constant fixture on many project sites, as these machines may play an integral role in various types of operations. While construction workers in California may be no strangers to working with and around cranes, they might...
Mitigating construction accident risks in excavation projects
While many aspects of a construction project may occur above ground, there are also some scenarios in which tasks may occur below the surface. While excavation might be a necessary component in many construction endeavors, studies indicate that there may be some...
Possible risks of equipment-related construction accidents
It might not be uncommon for construction workers to operate with and near various types of machines while performing tasks on a project site. Although types of equipment such as cranes and lifts may prove essential components to operations, they can also be somewhat...
Reducing the risks of trench collapses in construction
It is no secret that a construction accident can take place in the blink of an eye and under a multitude of scenarios. While safety issues -- such as falls from heights and falling objects -- remain common concerns in this industry, there may also be a certain level...
Protecting against fall-related construction accidents
While there are certain types of safety hazards that may be present in many work environments, some risks may be more prevalent within specific fields. Slip, trip and fall accidents can occur under a variety of scenarios and similar issues continue to be a leading...
Examples of safety risks regarding scaffolding
There are various types of tools and equipment that may prove integral to performing tasks at heights on any construction project. Scaffolding is a type of equipment that construction workers in California may use nearly every day and while such objects are made to...
Construction defect claims can be hotly contested
There may be a multitude of scenarios in which conflict might arise on the site of a construction project. While unexpected project delays and cost overruns are common sources of unrest, these might not be the only concerns and sometimes disputes might arise over...
Possible hazards of working with faulty construction equipment
While operating in the field of construction, it might not be common for workers to use various types of equipment to help perform job-related tasks. These tools may range anywhere from bulldozers and lifts to jackhammers and scaffolding and ensuring these items...