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Injuries in the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Work
Nearly all types of construction work in Maryland come with some injury risks, but certain construction jobs are more hazardous than others. Compared to other states, Maryland has a lower rate of workplace injuries in general. That data also applies to construction, meaning that construction workers in Maryland suffer fewer nonfatal and fatal injuries… Read More »
Industrial Painters and Maryland Work Injuries
All types of painters can sustain on-the-job injuries, but industrial painters often perform some of the most dangerous painting work. According to the Finishing Trades Institute, industrial painters are responsible for stripping materials, preparing, and painting large structures “such as bridges, sports stadiums, wind turbines, buildings used as power generation facilities, high-rise offices, and… Read More »
Lifting Injuries at Work
Lifting injuries on the job are common, and workers can suffer debilitating injuries that can take extended periods of time to heal. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), lifting injuries are classified as overexertion and bodily reaction injuries, meaning that they “result from excessive physical effort directed at an outside source of injury.”… Read More »
Work Injuries Involving Ladders
Whether you work in the construction industry in Maryland, in retail store stocking, warehousing, painting, maintenance, roofing, chimney cleaning and installation, landscaping, or another service profession that requires job tasks to be performed above ground level, you likely spend a significant amount of time using ladders. While many workers use ladders on a routine… Read More »
Commercial Painter Work Injuries
Commercial painters and commercial painting companies are hired to complete large-scale painting tasks for businesses and communities. They may be hired to perform substantial painting work in connection with a new construction project or a rebuild or renovation, or they may be hired to complete routine large-scale repainting jobs in schools, retail stores and… Read More »
Why is Construction Excavation Work So Dangerous?
The construction industry has a high rate of worker injuries and deaths, and construction workers are routinely exposed to hazards that can cause serious and life-threatening injuries. While the whole of the construction industry poses more injury risks than many other industries, some types of jobs are more dangerous than others. Indeed, within the… Read More »
Demolition Work Hazards and Injuries
The dangers of construction work — excavating ground for foundations, building new structures, adding and repairing roofs — is relatively well-known in Maryland. To be sure, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) routinely cites the construction industry as one of the most hazardous given the high rate of serious injuries and deaths affecting… Read More »
Crane Injuries on Construction Sites
Most large-scale construction sites require cranes to perform certain types of building and repair work. For construction workers in Maryland, cranes are among the more dangerous types of equipment on construction sites, and they are often cited in serious and deadly accidents that occur. There are different types of cranes that can be used… Read More »
How Do Cashiers Get Hurt At Work?
Cashiers in retail jobs — including at grocery stores, clothing stores, big box stores, and other retail establishments where a person brings the goods they plan to purchase up to a cashier at a check-out area to pay — can suffer a range of on-the-job injuries that might not be as obvious as the… Read More »
Cold Stress Work Injuries
In the summer in Maryland, there are often conversations about heat-related stress and heat-related injuries that can harm workers who are primarily outdoors. Heat-related injuries can also impact certain types of indoor workers regardless of the season, such as those who work in kitchens or those who work in certain types of factory environments…. Read More »
