Category Archives: Construction Worker Injury
Electrical Injuries and Maryland Construction Work
Construction work in Maryland can be extremely dangerous for workers, even when appropriate safety measures are taken in advance. Given that construction workers often must perform job tasks at heights, using heavy equipment and machinery, and in highway work zones, there are various types of hazards to which construction workers are exposed. The Occupational… Read More »
What to Know About Falls in Workplaces
Employees can fall at work and sustain injuries under many different types of circumstances. Sometimes falls are “slips and falls,” or “trips and falls,” and they occur at the same level when an employee slips or trips on a slick flooring area or an object and falls to the ground. Under other circumstances, employees… Read More »
Crane Injuries in Construction and Manufacturing
Crane operators are essential for a wide range of construction and manufacturing work on jobsites that require moving heavy loads. While crane safety has improved, and employers have recognized the need to take training for crane operation and work around cranes very seriously, serious accidents and injuries still occur in Maryland and throughout the… Read More »
Construction Work Injuries in Trenching and Excavation
Construction work in Maryland, regardless of the type of construction work being done, tends to involve more hazards than many other kinds of work. Indeed, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, construction work is a leading cause of work-related injury and death, and the majority of fatal injuries result from… Read More »
Most Common Causes of Construction Worker Injuries
Construction work in Maryland and throughout the country is extremely dangerous. Although safety precautions — most of which are required under the law — can prevent most types of severe construction work injuries, accidents continue to occur on construction sites, and workers get hurt. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of… Read More »
Does Hearing Loss Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to anyone with an on-the-job injury. Hearing loss is a serious problem, affecting manufacturing and construction workers in large numbers, as well as anyone who works in a loud environment. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has passed noise standards to protect workers from excess noise…. Read More »
Construction Work Among Most Dangerous Professions for Workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that construction work is among the most dangerous professions to work in the U.S. Each year, more than 150,000 construction site accidents and injuries are reported. Construction workers who were injured or killed in construction accidents are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In this article, the Maryland… Read More »
Serious Threat To Maryland Construction Workers: Injuries From Falls
While an employee in any market sector can be injured in an on-the-job accident, the risks are higher for those in construction because of the nature of the workplace. One of the biggest threats to construction worker safety is falls, which are the number one cause of fatalities according to the US Centers for… Read More »
4 OSHA Standards: Protecting Maryland Construction Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with ensuring a safe work environment for employees, an objective that starts with establishing regulations to protect workers. At the core is the general duty clause, which requires Maryland employers to provide a space that is free from the hazards that could cause harm to… Read More »
