Falls are the leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In 2013, out of the 796 total work-related fatalities in the construction industry, 294 were caused by falls. Some responsibility for site fall accidents clearly lies with employers. Among OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited… Read More
Safety Tips For Driving In Construction Zones
A construction zone poses several risks to drivers passing through the area. The Federal Highway Administration reports that in the past five years, more than 4,400 people died in work zone crashes, and 200,000 were injured. Eighty-five percent of those who died were the driver or passenger in a vehicle that was moving through the… Read More