June 28, 2017
Construction Accidents And How To Prevent Them
Thirteen workers were recently injured in a construction accident in California, after a building collapsed on a worksite. According to a San Francisco Chronicle news report, no workers were seriously injured in the collapse, despite the fact that 20 workers fell from scaffolding. When emergency personnel arrived at the scene, they found some of the…
January 9, 2017
Fitbit-Like Smartband Reducing Fatigue Related Construction Accidents
The Gen 1 Smartband | Photo source: heavyequipmentguide.ca Of all the hazards that can cause accidents at construction sites, worker fatigue is among most common. A new technology known as Fatigue Science is now being utilized at companies such as Caterpillar Safety Services that can actually alert workers and employers of the likelihood of an…
August 16, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Releases New Construction Accidents Infographic
Millions of Americans work in the construction industry. These carpenters, crane operators, electricians, iron workers, laborers, plumbers, and roofers engage in physical labor that can often be dangerous. According to Yahoo Finance, three types of construction jobs are among the “10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.” The article includes iron and steel workers, laborers,…