Construction Site Accidents

Over the past five years, as the economy continues to improve, a growing number of workers are returning to jobs in construction. Historically, an increase in employment means that more workers are exposed to hazards that will likely result in more serious and fatal injuries. Among the top four reasons construction workers are injured, falls remain the leading cause of fatal injury (Bethancourt, 2017). Nevertheless, falls are the leading cause of death in construction. According to OSHA, all construction workers exposed to fall hazards more than 6 ft must be provided fall protection in the form of a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system. OSHA (2010) has also stated that personal fall restraint, when applied correctly, is acceptable

About one third of all accidents that occur are due to slips, trips and falls. The majority

All employees of Robinson’s Excavation are valued members of the organization which is why safety must always come first. The construction industry is traditionally a hazardous work environment, but with vigilance, dedication, and training, the dangers can be significantly reduced. In order to provide the employees of Robinson’s Excavation with a safe work environment, all employees, regardless of status, are required to follow and enforce all safety procedures, which are not all inclusive. Additionally, the following protocol is in compliance with all state and federal OHSA regulations.

The medical bills associated with your injury are covered by workers' compensation, though some may require pre-approval. For instance, pre-certification is required for pain management and chiropractic services. The medical records must indicate a clear connection between the injury and the medical services. Additionally, you will receive mileage reimbursements for medical visits.

Safety in the workplace is a rather large and very important topic. In these days of lawsuits, large insurance premiums, and malpractice, people are concerned about safety, if not for the humanitarian reasons, then for the monetary ones, the "bottom line." That's what it all comes down to, the 'mighty' dollar. In my research I attempted to address a side of safety in the workplace that I feel is often overlooked, namely, the worker's attitudes towards safety. I will concentrate on the workers who do not always follow the rules and guidelines that have been instituted for their own benefit.

Workers compensation laws can be quite complicated. In order for a person to get compensated, the injury must have occurred while the person was working. A person must also be able to prove that the nature of his or her work caused the injuries.

Costs associated with workers compensation can be greatly curtailed if companies initiate safety programs and safety awareness at the workplace. Most of the workers who come to see me at my law practice say they have suffered injuries while doing mundane things like stocking shelves without a step ladder or other related devices. Poorly maintained equipments and lack of basic safety devices also contributes greatly to worker injuries causing an increase in the number of workers seeking

Hutter captures workplaces where workers are restricted to working in small spaces (30). In such a scenario, safety standards should be designed to ensure that workers are not trapped in small spaces or fall prey of serious safety hazards especially chemical-related injuries (Hutter 30). This calls for integration of proper equipment and tools to ensure that workers are protected (Rockstrom and Karlberg 259). Rescue procedures should remain sound to ensure fast rescue operations with proper follow-up procedures to improve safety standards whenever flaws are identified. Whenever possible, regular safety trainings and drills should be conducted to ensure that individuals

2014-2015 UK Statistics show falling from ladders and extension ladders was a common cause of death in the workplace. In fact, around thirty percent of workplace deaths were caused by falling from a height.Recent studies show a total of twenty-nine workers in the past two years, were killed by falling. It appears, working from heights is one of the leading causes of death in the workplace for three consecutive years.

Because the results of these injuries are not always obvious, and are often repetitive-use injuries that can't be traced to a single event, collecting compensation through the workers' compensation can be difficult and frustrating, which is why it's so important

Finding the source of the injury is of great importance: It can have an effect upon the capacity of the suffered person to recover compensation for the expense and emotional distress of injuries. Health care expenses (such as long term remedial care), missed days of work and constant pain can considerably affect a person's life and that of their reliant. The proceeding process needs proving liability for injuries that is not always straightforward to do.

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Damages are more complex than just simply covering your medical bills. You can also sue for additional damages, such as pain and suffering as well as emotional distress. You can even sue to recover the wages you lost while recovering from your injuries. If you suffered an injury that prevents you from continuing your current line of work, you can even sue for wages you will lose in the future because of your injuries.

According to a poll taken by Time Magazine (2016), construction workers have the twelfth uppermost dangerous jobs in America. (Johnson, 2016). Construction workers come to their job, with the assumption that they are safe and can perform their job with ease. They do not anticipate getting hurt on the job, but often are subject to injuries or even fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health act states that employees have the right to a safe work environment, and must ensure that safety measures are provided for these employees. (OSHA.gov, 2016).

In the United States, construction has always been one of the most dangerous industries to work in. The number of fatalities that occur in this industry year after year demonstrate this. In 2014, 19.6% of worker fatalities, in private industry, were in construction (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015) despite the industry comprising only 6.8% of the total work force. This epidemic is not unique to the United States. Essentially every country faces similar problems regarding construction safety. For example, in 2004 the Australian construction industry employed approximately 8% of the countries workforce. However, workers compensation statistics indicated that the industry’s incidence rate was 28.6 per 1000 employees,