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Construction site accidents can put workers in the hospital or worse. They can cause permanent injuries and lifetime medical challenges. Most of the time, those hurt in a construction site accident are eligible for workers' compensation. The rules in New Jersey...
Working in construction is a dangerous profession. However, construction sites are dangerous for members of the nearby community as well. Those intentionally entering a construction site typically have to wear protective gear to avoid injuries caused by falling...
While many construction sites are private, fully secured and out of the way, this is not always the case. Construction also happens in the heart of the community, where people are going about their daily business. Most of the time, people will continue as normal...
Most of the time, when someone gets hurt at work, they turn to workers' compensation benefits. However, those aren't always an option. Additionally, workers' compensation only covers some of your losses, which might leave you with big gaps in your budget -- especially...
Workers nationwide, including Tennessee, risk an endless list of safety hazards, many of them unique to particular projects. However, across the board, construction sites pose four hazards that are called the "Fatal Four." Fortunately, after safety authorities have...
Following a May 2020 study involving 1,015 respondents nationwide, including Tennessee, researchers determined that workers in many industries arrive at work fatigued. This leads to a lot of preventable accidents, many of which happen in construction. Along with...
Work zones in Tennessee can be dangerous for both the drivers and the workers. You're trying to navigate a cramped section of the road that's populated with construction workers and work equipment. Every year, hundreds of people lose their lives in work zone...
Road construction sites pose an endless list of safety hazards, not only for the workers but also for the traffic moving through the construction zone. For that reason, employers nationwide, including Tennessee, must ensure that all known hazards are addressed. They...
Each industry in Tennessee has unique hazards that risk employee safety. However, some dangers are present in all workplaces, including dropped objects. Construction sites have many areas where employees work at different levels. Scaffold structures are one example of...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers in Tennessee and other states are responsible for employees' health and safety. Addressing known hazards can go a long way in preventing workplace accidents on construction sites. Concrete...
