Smith, Carrillo & Reeder
No matter what task you need to complete, you are likely to know the dangers of using a bulldozer or a crane. However, those are not the only kinds of danger on a construction site. When walking on scaffolding, there are many opportunities for you to slip and fall or...
In the construction industry, there are various hazards that your supervisors and managers should protect you from. According to the CDC, about 14% of all construction workers suffer from hearing difficulties, with about 7% suffering from tinnitus. While you cannot...
Many people head off to work every day in the United States with the intention of following the safety specifications and guidelines of their workplace, but what happens when those safety measures fail and a worker dies on the job? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Regardless of the field you work in, you need to recognize the different risks you face. Every day, workers sustain serious injuries when accidents occur on the job. From falls on construction sites to repetitive strain injuries and exposure to toxic chemicals,...
As an Indiana construction worker, no one need tell you that most of the jobs you do require you to move, lift and/or carry heavy tools and materials. Not surprisingly, the older you become and the longer you work, the more your back rebels. Ultimately you can wind up...