The arrival of spring means warmer temperatures, more precipitation and an explosion of plant and animal life suddenly visible after the dreary Pennsylvania winter. It could also lead to a massive uptick in the demand for construction services. When the weather is...
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Construction safety violations and worker deaths soared in 2019
Construction sites in Pennsylvania and around the country can be very dangerous places, and figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that efforts to improve safety have been largely ineffective. According to the agency's National Census of Fatal...
Workers’ comp injuries an elevated concern in PA construction realm
No work realm in Pennsylvania or across the United States features a risk-free environment. Every occupational sphere poses some challenges for workers that link with the ready potential for on-the-job injuries. Of course, some employment realms are unquestionably –...
Two common construction accidents often lead to brain injuries
As a construction worker, you are probably well aware that your job carries a higher risk of injury than may other jobs have. One of the most serious and potentially life-altering types of injury you could receive is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In general, most...
Are you overlooking these important ladder safety tips?
Using a ladder is a way of life for many professionals. For example, if you work in the construction industry, you may find yourself climbing ladders throughout the day. While there is nothing wrong with using a ladder, you need to keep safety foremost in your mind at...
Are you familiar with these scaffold safety tips?
When working on scaffold, it's imperative that you know what you can do to remain safe at all times. Any accident, regardless of the cause, can result in serious injury or even death. Here are some of the many scaffold safety tips you can follow: Always follow the...
The most common construction site injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) carefully tracks all reported work-related injuries and deaths each year. Construction workers are at increased risk, compared to other occupations, for serious injury and even death on the job.If you or a loved...
The top causes of construction site injuries
If you work in the construction industry, you know one thing to be true: Danger lurks around every corner. While you do your best to remain safe, it's possible that you could still suffer an injury at some point. Here are some of the top causes of construction site...
Tips for learning a second language for construction workers
If you don't have good English skills and you work on some Pennsylvania construction sites, you may find that it could be a safety hazard.Construction relies on communication. There are so many people usually involved in any project and it's important that each job is...
Heat exposure: an often overlooked danger in the workplace
There are many dangers faced on the job, especially during construction and manufacturing. There is no other hazard more dangerous than heat exposure, especially during the steamy summer months. Heat exposure is a risk many forget they face no matter what job they're...
