Out of all the things that could injure you on the job, falling tools are among the most dangerous. Those tools may still be functioning as they fall if they’re battery powered or connected to a power source. Their weight could cause serious impacts as they hit people...
Report workplace injuries quickly
If you get hurt on the job, you should report it as quickly as you can. Some workers attempt to “shake it off” or “grit their teeth” and just work through the pain. They may sit down for a few minutes to see if they feel better, then head back to work without saying...
The long-term dangers of using vibrating power tools
Even if you never suffer an on-the-job accident, construction work puts a lot of wear and tear on the body. And because certain injuries develop slowly over time, they sometimes get mistaken as just the normal effects of aging. If you work in construction, though,...
