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Every year thousands of people are injured in construction accidents because of unsafe conditions. The construction industry itself can be a dangerous work environment even under the best of circumstances. However, when employers or equipment manufacturers provide an unsafe work environment, the consequences can be devastating.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established guidelines which should be followed by all employers. Employers are required to provide a safe environment for their employees to work in. They are responsible for regular inspections of construction sites to make sure that they are free of safety hazards. They are to inspect equipment to make sure that it is operational and does not pose a safety risk. Defective equipment is supposed to be tagged and made inoperable.
Here are a few of the potential dangers that face workers on construction sites:
Unsafe Cranes - If a crane has defective parts, it can collapse or tip over. This causes potential injury or death to the workers as well as anyone near the job site.
Faulty Scaffolding – Many construction sites use scaffolding as a way to reach higher levels. If scaffolding is defective or unstable, there is a high probability of collapse and injury.
Safety Harnesses – These harnesses are designed to protect workers in the event of a fall. If the design or materials are defective, they can become extremely dangerous.
Tools – Defective tools, especially electrical items can cause serious electrical shocks and other injuries.
Ladders – Defective or unstable ladders can cause falls and injury.
Construction workers should be provided a safe work environment. Unsafe construction sites with defective products are inexcusable. If you have been injured in a construction accident in Houston, you could receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Contact the Houston Construction Accident Attorneys of Norris & Cantu. Steven Norris and Gerardo Cantu are seasoned trial attorneys who always place the interest of their clients first. The Houston Personal Injury Lawyers of Norris & Cantu will be you advocates for justice.
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