Ever since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution around 1900, construction has consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations in America, largely due to the Fatal Four. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates falls, electrocutions, struck by object (like a falling tool) and caught between two objects (like an elevator or lift) …
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Oftentimes, it becomes extremely difficult to maneuver through the dangerous road conditions and hazards in a construction zone, jeopardizing the lives of both drivers and workers. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, on average, 70 construction zone accidents take place every day that result in at least one severe injury, while 12 accidents occur …
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All construction sites can be dangerous and have the inherent risk of construction accidents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction is considered to be one of the most dangerous industries due to the large number of injuries and fatalities on sites on an annual basis. While building sites have many risks …
