Falls have remained the No. 1 cause of construction deaths for a long time now -- despite the best efforts of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to change things. In 2015, the year for which the latest statistics are available, falls caused...
Construction Accidents
Beware of common forklift dangers
Forklifts are a common sight in warehouses and construction. They're also one of the biggest dangers to employees -- perhaps, in part, because they are such a familiar sight that not all employees are as wary of them as they should be. In fact, some of the most common...
How do you know if scaffolding is safe to climb?
If you work in construction, the odds are good that you're going to be climbing scaffolding at least part of the time -- which means that knowing how to look the scaffold over carefully before you take a step off the ground is a life-saving skill. According to the...
Power tool injuries present major risk for construction workers
Power tools are a huge benefit on any construction site, allowing workers to complete tasks far faster and easier than hand tools ever could -- but they're also the source of a lot of injuries and fatalities. Many accidents with power tools can be traced back to one...
The dark side of power tools in a layperson’s hands
There are a lot of televisions shows and websites that encourage people to roll up their sleeves, pick up some power tools and make the changes they want to see happen in their surroundings themselves instead of hiring a professional. These days, it's easier than ever...