Every construction team should have a hazard communication plan in place. Communication is the main method of defense against harm from chemical hazards for all construction workers. When your team doesn't realize the danger they're in while dealing with certain...
Construction Accidents
Contract construction workers face higher risks of electrocutions
Many Ohioans are employed in the construction industry, which often involves working with or around electricity. It's important to understand that construction workers who work near or around electricity face heightened risks of suffering electrocutions. According to...
Ohio motorists urged to slow down, pay attention to construction
The Ohio Highway Patrol is urging the state's drivers to slow down and stay alert in construction zones. Just recently, a 24-year-old construction worker was killed while working on US-33 while repairing a damaged guardrail. Charges have yet to be filed in that...
Ladder safety points to consider on construction sites
In Ohio and across America, the number of injuries involving ladders has increased in recent decades. According to OSHA, the majority of these injuries occurred because workers were not given adequate training on how to use ladders safely. For instance, they were not...
Training can help prevent ladder falls
Falls involving ladders are one of the most common causes of injuries on construction sites. It has been reported that over 300 people die each year from falls on ladders in the United States and many more suffer from severe injuries. It is believed that many of these...
Safety practices better at union companies, survey says
Construction workers in Ohio may be concerned about safety risks on the job, especially since construction accidents may cause particularly serious injuries and life-changing disabilities. In many cases, people injured in accidents at a construction job may have...
How employers can prevent electrical accidents
If you are a worker in Cleveland, you may want to know more about your rights to a safe working environment. Many people do not think so much about workplace safety until they get injured. After an on-the-job injury, it is likely that they will consider how the...
Your legal right to a safe workplace
Everyone in the United States has the legal right to be as safe as possible at work. While not all hazards can be mitigated completely, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to make sure that safety procedures and regulations are enforced in...
The most dangerous construction site risks
There have always been risks associated with construction sites, and while construction site safety has improved significantly in the state of Ohio over the years, fatal and serious accidents still happen. Therefore, if you are a worker on a construction site, it is...
How to avoid electrical hazards in the workplace
Electrical hazards are one of the biggest risks in the workplace, and they are especially prevalent in the construction and engineering industries. When you need to work in an environment that has electrical hazards, your employer has the responsibility to make you...