Monthly Archives: August 2023
Why Do Falls Happen at Construction Sites?
Construction workers are often at risk of falling and suffering severe or fatal injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one-third of the deaths in the construction industry occur due to trips, slips, and falls. While some slip, trip, and fall accidents at construction sites are unpreventable, many of these accidents… Read More »
Ways To Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries
A repetitive stress injury (RSI) occurs when repetitive motions start to damage muscles, nerves, and tendons. A repetitive stress injury is also called a repetitive strain injury. It can also be referred to as an overexertion injury, although an overexertion injury can occur even with one sudden movement. Unfortunately, repetitive stress injuries are quite… Read More »
How Do Head Injuries Happen at Construction Sites?
Every industry has its share of risks and hazards. However, some workplaces are riskier than others. One of the high-risk industries is the construction industry, with one of the most common injuries you can sustain at a construction site being a head injury. The consequences can be devastating when a head injury occurs at… Read More »