Mistakes to avoid when you get injured at a construction site
Construction sites are inherently risky environments. Despite safety precautions, accidents can happen. If you’re unfortunate enough to be injured on the job, taking the right steps to help protect your health and well-being is crucial. However, in the shock and confusion following an injury, some workers make mistakes that can jeopardize their rights and recovery. […]
Pedestrian safety around construction sites
Scaffolding and large and loud machinery are often enough to discourage passersby from going near construction sites. However, many sites are located in busy areas, leaving pedestrians no choice but to walk near them. No matter how careful someone is, a mismanaged site lacking safety measures could easily hurt pedestrians. Construction mistakes can put pedestrians […]
How do scaffolding accidents happen?
The construction industry provides thousands of jobs across the state of Oklahoma. This type of work tends to remain fairly steady, as there are always brand new construction projects in place, as well as older buildings in need of repair. Unfortunately, the work does not come without its drawbacks and it can be extremely dangerous. […]
The dangers of construction work
Construction work is popular job for many Tulsa area residents. Construction work can be difficult, but it also can pay well and a help a person provide for their family. But construction workers also have one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. with thousands killed each year and many more seriously injured. According […]
Wind is a common factor in many summer construction accidents
Construction workers spending hours under the hot sun often welcome a cool breeze occasionally, but there are plenty of times where that gentle breeze can turn into a deadly gust. Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of tornado activity throughout the nation, and unfortunately our tornado seasons tend to last for half of the […]
The southern states have a high crane accident rate
Now that summer is almost here, several construction projects will start emerging all around Oklahoma. Drivers might get annoyed by the amount of traffic this causes, but building contractors are eager to put their skills to good use during one of the busiest times of the year. This also means that construction workers should start […]
Tulsa man dies in construction site accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a construction accident that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old Tulsa man. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that the worker was using a front-end loader at the time of the incident. He was working at a construction site located near the Cimmaron River on […]
Construction falls are common reasons for benefits claims
Oklahoma workers may be interested in the results of a Nationwide analysis of workers’ compensation claims from businesses involved in construction activities. It looked at more than 10,000 claims over a period of five years and found that over 30 percent were related to falls from heights. A fall from an elevated surface tends to […]
Certain types of fatal construction accidents on the rise
Construction company managers and workers in Oklahoma recognize the hazardous nature of their work. Numerous safety regulations aim to prevent injuries and deaths, but caught-in, caught-between and struck-by accidents continue to claim lives. Research from the Center for Construction Research and Training has determined that deaths arising from these types of accidents are increasing at […]
OSHA announced another delay to crane certification enforcement
An OSHA announcement has consequences for some Oklahoma construction companies and workers. OSHA put forth a certification requirement for crane operators in 2010 but then received two consecutive three-year extensions for the enforcement of this requirement. The most recent extension is the third in this series, giving OSHA until November 2018 to oversee the crane […]