Construction sites are one of the most dangerous working environments. Yet, companies could avoid many accidents if they took more care. Falls from high places are the biggest danger, accounting for 38% of all fatal accidents on construction sites. You do not need to...
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Stay safer in a roadway work zone with these tips
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Apr 22, 2021 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Working on the road is not easy. You have vehicles traveling around you, and there are drivers who appear distracted and who don’t watch where they’re going. Work-zone fatalities lead to up to 24% of roadway delays, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics....
4 common causes of scaffolding accidents
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Apr 21, 2021 | Construction Workers' Accidents
From completing a significant home renovation to the erection of a completely new build, construction workers are often required to work high above the ground. Whether this is on a ladder, on a scaffolding or on incomplete floors hundreds of feet in the air, workers...
If you’re a construction worker in a road crew, you’re at risk of crash injuries
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Oct 30, 2020 | Construction Workers' Accidents
As a construction worker who is often on or around the roads, you know how dangerous is can be to be in your profession. Drivers in Ohio don’t always look where they’re going. Some may start rubbernecking to see what’s causing a slowdown or completely fail to see your...
Take these steps immediately following a construction injury
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Oct 3, 2020 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Every time you step onto a construction site as a worker, you’re at risk of injury. Even if you take every safety step imaginable, you never know when something will go wrong. Should you find yourself injured in a construction site work accident, here are the three...
What are OSHA’s “fatal four”?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 12, 2020 | Construction Accidents, Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction workplaces can be dangerous for workers, and some of the injuries that workers suffer can be fatal. Four types of accidents cause the majority of deaths in the construction industry. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has dubbed...
Common construction workers’ accidents are preventable
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | May 22, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction sites in Ohio are dangerous places. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the top four causes of construction workers' accidents are preventable. They are caused by falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in or between accidents and...
Construction workers’ accidents: Precautions employees can take
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | May 1, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that compliance with the agency's strict safety regulations can prevent almost all types of work-related injuries. However, construction workers' accidents in Ohio continue to cause injuries, which are often...
Road construction workers’ accidents: Drivers urged to take care
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Apr 26, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
During the recent National Work Zone Awareness Week, a road construction worker in another state spoke out about the hazards they face. This man was a victim of one of many construction workers' accidents that occur in Ohio and other states every year. Safety...
Construction workers’ accidents: 2 Ohio workers saved from trench
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Mar 19, 2018 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction workers in Ohio will be all too aware of the hazards they face when they work in trenches. Unfortunately, some employers disregard those dangers and put their workers' lives on the line when they fail to comply with the strict safety regulations. The...
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