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Shore Up Safety: Prevent Trenching & Excavation Disasters

Construction Business Owner

Shore Up Safety: Prevent Trenching & Excavation Disasters ccapoccia Thu, 07/11/2024 - 14:40 From my perspective as a director of safety services, trenching and excavation incidents are no accident. Yet each year as construction projects ramp up, we see an uptick in trench-related injuries and deaths.

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Marketing

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others.

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7 Key Precautions To Ensure Loading Dock Safety

Construction Marketing

With all the hustle and bustle happening in loading docks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they’re a hotbed for injuries and accidents; countless dangers could occur in a typical dock. Two of the most common causes of accidents on the docks are slippery floors and poorly designed ledges that can pose fatal fall hazards.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Are you able to prove that negligence?

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers. With that said, here are safety precautions to promote safety in a multi-level construction site: . They can lead to accidents or injuries. Educate Your Workers On Safety Measures.

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4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites

Construction Business Owner

4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04.

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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. It’s not a nice place to start yet the fact that there are fatal accidents within the construction industry can’t be hidden. Major Injuries.

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