On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 3, 2020 | Construction Accident Injuries
Scaffolds, those necessary structures on virtually all construction sites, nevertheless pose a continuing safety hazard for you as a construction worker. Unfortunately, scaffolding injuries, many of them fatal, abound in the construction industry. Per the Bureau of...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Aug 31, 2020 | Construction Accident Injuries, Workers' Compensation
At the workplace, safety is always an issue. But safety around electrical equipment is of particular importance. Every year, around 1,000 people are killed in accidents involving electricity. Even relatively low voltages can be dangerous. Over half of these deaths...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Oct 14, 2019 | Construction Accident Injuries
Though work-related injuries can happen anywhere, construction sites pose particular hazards that are rarely, if ever, found in other types of workplaces. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 937 of the total 4,836 work-related fatalities...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Aug 10, 2019 | Construction Accident Injuries
Illinois summers are known for being quite hot and humid and this year has been no exception to that. For people whose jobs require them to be outside, this can put them at risk of developing a heat-related illness. Most construction workers fall into this category...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Jun 23, 2019 | Construction Accident Injuries
While construction workers must be safe and professional on the job site, their employer must also strive to create a safe working environment for all. This entails many steps, which prevent accidents from occurring and ensure workers are trained in how to adequately...
