June 26, 2019 Benefits and Dangers of Drones on Construction Sites Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been used in the military for years. As drone technology has advanced, however, they have taken on many diverse commercial and personal applications. Now there are drones on construction sites, the construction industry has seen a number of changes thanks to drones. While they can help make some tasks much … Read More »
May 10, 2019 With Fewer Safety Rules in Place, Work Gets More Dangerous A 2016 rule requiring employers to electronically submit detailed employee injury reports was overturned just months ago. The rule – called the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses – was put in place to help health and safety inspectors identify hazardous work conditions, prevent accidents, and to encourage legislators to implement effective work safety … Read More »
May 8, 2019 How To Work Safely With Portable Generators Portable generators are gas or diesel-powered devices that provide temporary or remote electrical power. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), both construction and general laborers regularly use portable generators for a variety of job tasks. While they are safe if they are being used correctly, portable generators can also be extremely dangerous. … Read More »
March 27, 2019 Risk Factors Affecting Construction Safety Construction accidents happen more often than most people realize. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about one in five workplace fatalities happen on construction sites. What makes construction less safe than other occupations? The industry has some very specific aspects that increase the risk of a workplace accident. Injured Construction … Read More »
March 18, 2019 The Fatal Four: The Four Leading Causes of Fatalities in the Construction Industry As you might imagine, construction work is one of the nation’s most dangerous jobs. A Construction worker is exposed to a myriad of potential hazards every day. They must work at great heights, operate heavy equipment and machinery to move materials, use power tools for long periods of time, and deal with excessive dust and … Read More »
February 19, 2019 Winter Storm Hazards Winter storms pose several hazards to construction workers including cold stress, downed power lines, snow-logged rooftops, and icy roads. To ensure that they are prepared for the winter season and the aftermath of winter storms, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers and workers take several precautions, including: Wear appropriate footwear – … Read More »
February 8, 2019 Trench Deaths on the Rise Recent data shows the construction market is rebounding. While this is a good sign for the economy, a construction boom may be associated with lapses in safety, such as trench accidents. Likewise, a shortage of skilled labor has resulted in an uptick of serious injuries and fatalities related to trench collapses. The Bureau of Labor … Read More »
January 28, 2019 Nail Gun Injuries Nail guns are among the most frequently used tools at commercial and residential construction sites due to their ability to increase worker productivity. Despite their ease of use, nail guns present unique safety risks for construction workers. Each year, over 37,000 nail gun accidents result in hospital emergency room visits for injuries ranging from lost … Read More »
January 14, 2019 Philadelphia Construction Violations Recently, members of Philadelphia Building Trades (PBT) held a news conference in front of an apartment complex in Old City to emphasize the construction violations taking place. According to PBT, the mold-ridden project is a good example of the types of sites it will be exposing in 2019. The PBT says that in the new … Read More »
