Construction Accidents

A ladder is one tool that may be used by people at work in Ohio in a variety of industries and job environments as well as by people in varying roles. While there are many different types of ladders, there are some regulations for proper and safe use that apply to all...

Many Ohio employees do not think twice about possible dangers when clocking in at work for the day; after all, a large majority of occupations pose a minimum threat to the everyday worker. However, those in the construction industry do not always have this...

As someone who works in the construction industry or who has a spouse or other family member employed in a construction-related job, you know that these occupations can be dangerous. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation provides some insight into how prevalent an...

Many people are probably aware that the construction industry has one of the highest rates of injury and fatality out of all other industries. Construction accidents in the Hamilton area that result in serious injury and death are publicized more oftenn than incidents...

Working on a construction site brings with it inevitable dangers. However, you and your employer can minimize these dangers by following proper safety protocols at job sites. Unfortunately, many construction employers fail to take steps to adequately protect workers....

If you are one of the many Ohio construction workers whose job it is to work in, on or around elevators, you risk injury and death much more than the people who ride in elevators to get to their apartment, their office, a restaurant or other places they need or want...

Even people who work in jobs and industries known to be extremely dangerous can find it disturbing to read reports that show just how safe or not a particular line of work might be. This is understandable as nobody in Ohio wants to be confronted with the fact that...

Ohio construction workers have an inherently dangerous job. They work around heavy equipment, possibly hazardous chemicals or fumes, and face numerous health and safety risks from different sources. One potential risk that may not be considered as frequently is...

Ohio residents who work on construction sites encounter many hazards on the job. Trenches can pose great risks to a worker's safety. It is important to understand what people can do to protect workers from a trench collapse.Before digging a trench, people should make...

Ohio construction workers oftenn must perform their work on scaffolding, roofs, tall ladders and other precarious places. Consequently, they face a substantial risk of falling and hitting their heads. Any head injury can be serious, and some result in a traumatic...