Construction

OSHA requires that employees working inside trenches be protected against cave-in injuries.

Ladders are basic tools that can lead some people to discount the dangerous nature of them. If proper safety precautions are not followed, ladder users easily could fall and suffer serious injuries or even death.

Consistent and thorough inspections of scaffolding are crucial to ensure worker safety.

Working with cranes can be very dangerous if time is not taken to carefully inspect equipment and follow safety guidelines.

Some serious hazards can be present during a demolition project – from maintaining the structural integrity of the building while workers are inside to the potential hazards created from lead-based paints, asbestos materials, sharp nails and debris. OSHA recommends the following steps to protect the safety of workers while demolition is taking place.

An adult male sustained fatal injuries when the crane boom he was disassembling buckled and crushed him. The victim was not an employee of the construction company that owned and operated the crane – he was a friend of the owner.

Dangers related to roofing are present not only for construction workers, but also for people who live or work near jobsites.

The term “confined space” can be used to describe a wide variety of work areas – underground utility vaults, storage containers, manholes, silos, mines, railroad cars or pipelines.

Working with concrete and masonry walls can be risky because of the extremely heavy loads that need to be supported. According to OSHA, serious injuries or even fatalities can occur when jacks or lifting equipment are used to position slabs and walls, or when shoring is required before structures are fully stable.

Installing drywall can create a number of safety risks, including falls, overexertion and muscle strains – particularly in the back.