Concussions are a serious problem in the Colorado workplace. Every year, workers suffer from concussions and other head injuries that require time off work for treatment. Many workers do not realize that they can receive workers' compensation benefits for these...
Accidents at construction sites are all too common in Colorado. This includes injuries and fatalities that take place during planned demolition operations. As a result, more workers are filing for compensation after they receive their injuries. This is a serious issue...
Construction sites are a common source of injuries that lead to workers' compensation claims in Colorado. Although the focus on construction safety is on the rise, many construction workers are still exposed to certain hazards, which include the following. Falls As a...
Construction work doesn't always involve building foundations or handling tasks at the ground level. Multi-floor projects in Colorado often involve workers standing on scaffolds and performing all kinds of duties. Working on scaffolding comes with risks, so people may...
As a construction worker, you are used to working with a certain level of danger every time that you step onto the construction site. And it's true that you have chosen an occupation that is fraught with more danger than those working most other industries face. One...
Construction workers are some of the most at-risk employees when it comes to workplace injuries. Working on construction sites means that there are many different hazards present, and, sadly, many construction workers are seriously injured each year. The good news is...
A fall at work can be deadly, even if it's only from a few feet. For those working at significant heights -- think two stories and above -- a fall is almost guaranteed to result in catastrophic injuries, if not death. Workers have many ways they can combat this risk,...
Many construction accidents happen because of a lack of communication or due to miscommunication on the job. Workers face risks that they could all avoid if they just had a better communication strategy. For instance, imagine that you asked a coworker to set up a...
One of the deadliest accidents on construction sites are trench collapses. They can happen quickly and with little warning to alert those workers down inside the excavation. They become trapped and often die before rescue crews can get them to the surface. To remain...
If someone asked you what the No. 1 danger for roofers was, would you quickly say that it was falling from the roof to the ground below? It feels obvious. It's a clear risk and it's the reason that those who don't have a stomach for heights can't do this job in the...
