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1. What’s the Most
Dangerous Part of
Construction Work?

2. It’s well understand that construction sites are
dangerous places. Take a look at any large
construction project and you will see a
hectic scene.

3. People are performing risky tasks in a changing
environment, but which one of these dangers
harms the most workers?

4. The answer is “falls” for both construction injuries
and deaths. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration reported that in 2013, more than
one third of construction deaths were from falls.

5. Workers are often perched up high on ladders
and scaffolding with little, if any, safety gear.
Something could strike the base of that
unsteady structure and make it move.

6. The next most common danger is when
workers are struck by objects.

7. “Lot of large machinery move around a construc-
tion site, including backhoes, forklifts, bulldozers,
front end loaders and cranes. All of these
machines can do more damage than a car.

8. Massachusetts law gives hurt workers a trade-off:
The workers compensation system is generous,
but they can’t sue their employer or coworkers.

9. There are exceptions where hurt workers can file
lawsuits, such as lawsuits against subcontractors
or the makers of faulty equipment. See this post
for a more detailed explanation.

10. Have you been injured?
If so give us a call
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