Avoiding Heat-Related Illness in the Workplace This Summer
Every day, construction workers are exposed to a variety of hazards, including the risk of falling debris or objects. Because of the high probability of death, being struck by an object is one of the "fatal four" hazards in the construction industry. There is an obligation on the part of construction companies and their employers to ensure that work areas are safe and eliminate the risk of falling objects. Sadly, this can lead to serious accidents and injuries if you don't. Falling Object-Induced Injuries Injuries sustained by falling objects can be long-lasting or even permanent. Injuries can be caused by even the tiniest of objects when they fall from great heights. The weight of the object and the height it fell from will determine the severity of the injury. Among the most common construction site injuries caused by falling objects are: • Injuries to the brain, such as concussions, • ...