When children play pretend, some get excited about being a construction worker. All those tools and heavy machinery are wonderful to play with. There are millions of workers in the construction industry in the United States, but the reality of working with those tools and equipment is not as glamorous as it may first appear.
It may surprise you to know that the injury rate for construction workers is comparable to many other jobs. Agricultural, manufacturing, and animal work have much higher incidences of non-fatal injuries. One of the reasons is that the safety rules at construction sites are written in blood. OSHA will lay heavy fines on any construction crew that does not follow procedures and provide the proper safety equipment.
Nevertheless, most construction workers can tell you a story of an accident that happened to them or a coworker on the job. On this page, we’ve collected some of these stories along with statistics about construction injuries in Florida.
If you wish to avoid a construction accident and you work in the industry, know the rules. Get adequate safety gear and learn how to use it correctly. Insist on using safe procedures even if it slows you down a little. Steel-toed boots can save your feet and hard hats can save your life. If a foreman tries to encourage you to act unsafe, contact OSHA or an employment lawyer for advice.
If you are injured, don’t hesitate to call us for a free consultation. You may have a limited amount of time to claim damages from the job.
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