Preventing Construction Scaffolding Accidents in Chicago

Preventing Construction Scaffolding Accidents in Chicago

Federal data has confirmed time and again that falls are the leading cause of both non-fatal injuries and death within the construction industry. Therefore, any efforts concerned with preventing workers from falling are welcome additions to the broader conversation about keeping construction professionals from sustaining harm while they are on the job. One of the…

The Top 3 Reasons Why Chicago Construction Workers Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries

The Top 3 Reasons Why Chicago Construction Workers Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are among the most consequential kinds of harm that a construction worker can suffer as a result of occupational circumstances. Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s experience and well-being. Yet, even a relatively-minor concussion can impact a worker’s ability to engage in everyday activity and to…

Addressing Chicago Framers’ Safety Risks on the Job

Addressing Chicago Framers’ Safety Risks on the Job

Framers play a critically important role in the construction of new residential and commercial structures. After a foundation for a new project has been laid, the work of other construction professionals generally cannot begin in earnest until framers have completed their responsibilities. When assembling most of the foundational structural elements of a new building, framers…

The Three R’s: When Chicago Construction Workers Suffer Heat-Related Harm

The Three R’s: When Chicago Construction Workers Suffer Heat-Related Harm

It has often been said that there are two seasons in the Midwest: Winter and construction. As spring is now sprung in Chicago, construction professionals who work in the city and its surrounding communities are ramping up their work hours. For now, they are operating in conditions that are generally windy and sometimes rainy. But…

Beware of Social Media After a Chicago Construction Accident

Beware of Social Media After a Chicago Construction Accident

If you work in the construction industry, you’re likely aware of the fact that your profession is among the most notoriously dangerous occupations that Americans undertake in modern times. You may be required to work at great heights, while navigating traffic, and/or while utilizing heavy machinery. Because you work in Illinois, you’re also likely exposed…

Chicago Construction Workers – What to Do When You are Hurt on the Job

Chicago Construction Workers – What to Do When You are Hurt on the Job

Chicago construction workers are a famously tough class of professionals. Not only do they often complete intricate work at great heights, but they also do so while battling famously windy, rainy, snowy, foggy, freezing, humid, and wretchedly hot conditions. As a result of the fact that they are a strong, determined, and talented group, it…

How Can Electrical Injuries Be Prevented?

How Can Electrical Injuries Be Prevented?

Electrical injuries are some of the most dangerous kinds of construction accidents. Electrocutions are one of the leading causes of death in construction, accounting for 5.3% of all fatalities in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Understanding common electrical injuries and how to prevent them is critical for keeping construction workers safe on…

5 Examples of Negligence in Construction

5 Examples of Negligence in Construction

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places to work. Every year, countless workers are injured or killed as a result of workplace negligence. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keep track of construction site accidents, and their findings show that these accidents are all too common. Recovering From Construction Negligence You…

Top 5 Construction Accidents in Chicago

Top 5 Construction Accidents in Chicago

According to recent studies, Chicago ranks 8th in cities for new construction, with over $100 billion budgeted for upcoming projects. This abundance of new construction creates a wealth of job opportunities for skilled tradespeople. However, more workers on construction sites mean an increased potential for construction site injuries. “Focus Four” Hazards The Occupational Safety and Health…