construction accidents

There are numerous risks associated with construction sites. Often, workers have to negotiate the use of heavy machinery and cumbersome, dangerous tools. However, scaffolding is one commonplace hazard that is often overlooked. Research suggests that scaffolding...

As construction sites spring up all over Illinois, so do construction site accidents -- which can involve both construction workers and anybody who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 158 fatal...

For many people, working in the construction industry is a dream come true. It’s a fast-paced environment in which they’re working with their hands day in and day out. While there’s no denying the benefits of this career path, nothing is more important than your...

Many construction workers in Illinois have to work in and around trenches, so they will want to know that OSHA has updated its National Emphasis Program on trenching and excavation. The updates reflect the need for increased enforcement as worker injuries and...

Falls, struck-by incidents, electrical accidents, caught-in-between incidents and exposure to hazardous materials: these are the five leading causes of death among construction workers in Illinois and across the U.S. 20 percent of all private sector employee deaths...

Construction workers in Illinois are often at a high risk of workplace accidents due to the nature of the job. Dealing with heavy machinery, precarious and unfinished structures and arduous physical labor can lead to serious on-the-job injuries that lead to lifelong...