When you're working on or around the roads, you need to be safe. You may be in a construction zone, but that doesn't mean that drivers are going to slow down or avoid hitting you.A construction zone accident shouldn't happen. Workers do their best to light the area,...
A construction accident happens in an instant. There may or may not be signs that something is going to go wrong before it happens, but once it does, everyone at the scene is affected.Your worst nightmare came true when the co-worker you were working with didn't see...
You love working in construction because it gets you outside and moving. You love working with people to build things and enjoy seeing the finished product. Unfortunately, you also realize that there are some serious injuries that can be suffered if people aren't...
You love your job, and you enjoy being outside while you work. What you're not in love with is the fact that drivers aren't always cautious around your work zone. You see people speed through the area going well over the speed limit, let alone the speed that is posted...
When you work with heavy equipment and machinery, it's important that you don't wear loose clothing and that your hair is always tied back or held back away from moving parts. If you're not careful or are highly unlucky, you could be caught up in the moving parts and...
Out of all the different kinds of construction accidents, those caused by falling objects result in many of the injuries seen in emergency rooms. Falling objects can be almost anything from planks that weren't secured to hammers or tools that didn't have safety straps...
Construction work can be dangerous in San Diego and throughout the country. While these are vital jobs for Californians, there is no denying the inherent risk involved in working with heavy tools, being stationed at significant heights, trusting others to do their...
In order to complete a construction project, certain tools are used. This goes beyond a hammer and a saw, though. Construction sites do not only require a wide range of tools to complete a job, but the also include mechanisms to help workers work at heights. Whether...
Working in the construction industry can be a very rewarding career for individuals in California and elsewhere. While it can be an excellent living, it can also cause workers to face numerous risks and dangers. Thus, it is important for construction workers' to...
Southern California is a place of growth and this includes the area's universities. The University of California, San Diego, is in the process of erecting several new buildings. However, a construction accident at a university worksite proved to be deadly for one...
