In Ohio, several workers were injured during a crash on Anthony Wayne Trail. The construction workers were hit by a tractor-trailer rig because of the driver falling asleep, according to the news reports. The police in Maumee have said that the construction accident...
Construction Accidents
The ‘Fatal Four’ of construction accidents
It is often said that construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work, largely because of how many accidents occur while people are on the job. When taking a look at the numbers that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported for 2012,...
Construction accidents on the road: how many deaths and injuries?
Construction zones have varied statistics, but as there is plenty of roadwork always happening in Ohio, it's good to have a gauge of how many injuries and deaths really take place each year. Construction zone accidents are possible any time there is roadwork going on....
Types of personal protective equipment you may need at work
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has several safety checklists that must be followed in different areas of construction and industry. Personal Protective Equipment may be required, and there are several reasons why.According to OSHA, eye and face...
How can safety be improved for construction workers in Ohio?
Construction workers are exposed to hazards every day, but would it surprise you to know that some of the injuries and deaths that have happened were from simple falls or equipment collapsing? These are things that safety manuals talk about, but safety isn't always...
Workplace accident ruled accidental on Ohio River
This boat crash that took place on the Ohio River has been reported as being a workplace accident, but the employees hurt may still need to be treated for their injuries. If you're in an accident like this, despite no one being at fault, you are able to seek...
Construction zone speed limits questioned in Ohio
In Ohio, you see construction all over the roadways. It's not uncommon, and normally speed limits are reduced in those areas. Now, some people are arguing that construction zone speed limits could save lives if they were reduced even further.According to a report from...
Ohio Bell’s overhauls policies after intimidating injured workers
In a previous post, you read about Ohio Bell potentially being the center of a lawsuit related to punishing workers who reported accidents at work. Now, those workplace accidents are going to be the center of more than just lawsuits for the company. According to an...
Construction accident injures 3
Ohioans might have heard about this accident that took place at North Carolina State University. According to news from Jan. 23, a serious construction accident led to three people being hurt. The reports claim that an 8-foot platform gave away in a construction area,...
4 people hurt when stage collapses in Ohio
It's important that safety procedures are followed by companies, because these rules and regulations are put into place to protect workers. When construction accidents happen, they can result in serious injuries or death due to workers falling or being crushed. If...