Yearly Archives: 2012
Trenching Accidents Are Preventable
Excavating and trenching involves moving earth out of the way in order to perform work below ground level. These construction fields are inherently dangerous, and accidents are common. In most cases, however, these excavation accidents are preventable through proper safety practices and employer oversight.
“Supercranes” Said to be Built for Safety and Productivity
All cranes are big. But over the years, they have gotten bigger; and a special class of cranes, referred to as “supercranes,” are so big they have to be transported in more than 150 truckloads when unassembled.
OSHA Extends Temporary Enforcement Measures for Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending temporary enforcement measures to prevent falls in the residential construction industry through Dec. 15, 2012. The temporary enforcement measures were part of residential fall-protective directive that became effective June 15, 2011.
How to Protect Against Falling Object Accidents
Falling objects are common on a construction site. It’s part of the reason everyone wears a hard hat. These accidents have the potential to be extremely dangerous and even fatal. Fortunately, many of them are preventable.
Construction Injury Overview: Hearing Loss
The most common work-related injury is hearing loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate about 22 million workers in the United States are exposed to hazardous noise levels.
OSHA Extends Fall Prevention Campaign
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) began a fall prevention campaign earlier this year. Due to its success and in the hope of seeing even more fall accidents prevented, OSHA has elected to extend the campaign through the end of the year.
Learning From Past Construction Accidents
When a fatal construction accident happens, there are many people involved in the investigations. OSHA will always open an investigation into the accident. But the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will often partner with that agency to develop a report to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future.
Prevent Accidents with Ladder Safety
ladders are a frequent source of injury accidents on construction sites. When you consider that falls are the number one cause of construction-related deaths, ladder safety takes on greater importance.
Crane Accident Results in Fines for Contractor
A deadly crane accident this past spring resulted in one death and serious injuries to four others on the West Side of Manhattan. OSHA has finished its investigation into the accident and has found some level of fault with the contracting company behind the crane.
Many Fall Deaths in 2011 From Short Distances
In the recently released Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that falls accounted for 14 percent of all fatal work injuries—in all industries.
