Posted On September 10, 2013 In Construction Accidents
Silica dust, also referred to as crystalline silica or quartz dust, is formed from small particles of dust from sand, dirt, granite, clays, quartz and other stones. When inhaled, it can cause scar tissue in the lungs, making oxygen intake difficult.…
Posted On August 31, 2013 In Construction Accidents
When the temperature begins to increase, so do the number of road construction work zones which increase potential accidents. It is good for workers’ paychecks, but not always for their safety. The US DOT reports that over 87,000 crashes occur in work zones annually, which means workers must take extra caution from drivers on the road.…
Posted On August 16, 2013 In General
According to OSHA, the top four causes of construction worker deaths in 2011 were from falls, electrocutions, being struck by an object, and being pinned or caught in between two objects. Elevator repairers and installers are exposed to all of these hazards.…
Posted On August 10, 2013 In Construction Accidents
According to a 2011 report by OSHA, 738 fatalities occurred in the construction industry. Out of these, 73 of them, 10% were due to being struck by a object. It is the responsibility of the construction manager to ensure safe conditions on the job site so that fatalities and injuries do not happen.…
Posted On August 2, 2013 In Car Accidents
Drowsy driving is such a serious problem that experts have compared its effects to those of alcohol impaired driving. According to NHTSA, over 100,000 crashes each year are the result of drowsy driving. These accidents cause more than 40,000 injuries and over 1,500 deaths.…