Tag: Injury
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What to Expect After a Construction Site Injury
The construction industry in the US saw 1,075 fatal work injuries in 2023, accounting for 23.71% of all US worker fatalities, which makes it the most dangerous private sector industry. Falls, strikes, and electrical incidents are major causes of construction accidents. If you suffer an injury during the construction accident, what you do next matters.…
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Safety is More Than Injury Prevention – It’s a Shift to the Worker’s Whole Well-Being
Safety was once defined as preventing physical injury on the jobsite, but more recently the construction industry has recognized that safety should be approached in much broader terms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among male construction workers are 75% higher than men in the general population. Any comprehensive and…
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What to Do If a Minor Injury Turns into a Long-Term Health Issue
A minor injury can seem like no big deal at first. You twist your ankle, pull a muscle, or take a small fall and assume you’ll be back to normal in no time. But what if days turn into weeks, and the pain doesn’t go away? Sometimes, an injury that appears small at first can…