A fall is a very common type of accident. When most people think about falling, they generally picture minor falls that might result in bruising, mild strains and embarrassment. However, fall accidents can be dangerous, and they can be very hazardous when they occur on a construction site. Falls while working on construction sites can […]
Each year in Pennsylvania, many workers suffer serious injuries in accidents on loading docks. People who work on and around loading docks face numerous hazards during the workday, including moving trucks, tight and crowded workspaces, heavy loads, inclement weather conditions, and communication difficulties all while working four feet off of the ground at a fast […]
The safety measures that protect workers against job-related falls are not always taken, resulting in the highest death toll from falls in recent history, according to recent news reports. In 2017, almost 900 workers fell to their deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Falls reportedly accounted for 17 percent of all job-related […]