Construction workers face inherently dangerous situations on a daily basis. Unfortunately, and often tragically, the construction industry sees frequent injury and death related to on-the-job work. The number of construction accidents in Florida varies each year. According to the 2020 report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 241 fatal work
Injuries from a construction site accident can result in some of the most serious injuries of any profession. Construction workers, site foremen, site managers, contractors, subcontractors, and property owners are frequently involved in a construction site’s daily operations. The construction process is not a stranger to dangerous equipment and situations, and it is critical that
If you’ve been to downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Palm Beach lately, you have undoubtedly seen the extensive amount of construction projects that have taken over South Florida. While the booming construction industry and infrastructure bring jobs and beautiful new architecture to South Florida, they can also greatly increase the injury risk to those construction
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and even so, there are nearly 400,000 construction employees in Florida. They are involved in constructing buildings, bridges, homes, and roads. While there have been a number of improvements over the last few decades to improve safety standards in this industry, workers are still subject to occupational hazards in
Whether it be through the nightly news, the radio, or a close friend, it can feel like we are somewhat frequently told about injuries that occur from accidents in construction sites. The worst construction accidents can be life-threatening. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that there were over four thousand (4,000) worker
For many residents that live in the south Florida metropolitan areas of West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, an apartment building, high rise, or condominium building is “home.” Furthermore, with the growing development of south Florida cities, more and more high-rise buildings are being constructed throughout south Florida for use as residencies, office buildings,
