Construction work can result in accidents that
restrict your earning potential. Unfortunately, construction accidents account
for a large number of workers’ injury and fatality in the country. Here are the
top causes of construction accidents:
Accidental Falls
Falling is the most frequent cause, usually due to
equipment or wires lying around, dusty or slippery floors, and holes that
weren’t properly covered or marked. Work safety personnel or maintenance crew
are the people in charge of keeping construction sites clear of safety hazards.
Scaffolding Accidents
A good number of construction workers spend much
time in structures located hundreds of meters aboveground, and are all prone to
falling risks. Weak or damaged scaffolding is a recipe for danger. Scaffolding
needs to be regularly checked and maintained, and every worker needs to have
safety gear to protect them in case they fall.
Machinery Accidents
Construction sites naturally have heavy equipment
and machinery like cranes and motorized machines, which are operated daily.
Workers must have adequate training to handle these machines and should be
taught proper safety precautions.
Electrocution
Unfortunately, this is an accident that happens
often although it can be easily prevented. Ideally, electric wiring should be
kept out of high-traffic and open areas, properly labeled and insulated, and workers
should be made aware of their location.
Get duly compensated for
these accidents by calling a lawyer ASAP.
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