Construction workers are more at risk of accidents than people in any other industry. Numerous hazards contribute to the high injury and fatality rate of individuals employed in high-risk work environments. The top 7 hazards include:
1. Height
The most common cause of fatal construction worker injuries is a fall from height. A fall can involve a worker on a tall building, or someone who falls from a scaffold, ladder, or due to slipping off a roof. The absence of guard rails and safety nets increases the risk of falls from height.
2. Slips, Trips, and Falls
Uncompleted buildings, uneven floors, wet/slippery surfaces, trailing cables, and obstacles such as improperly placed materials and equipment contribute to slips, trips, and falls at construction sites. Thousands of construction workers are injured this way every year.
3. Falling Objects
On a construction site, everything is in motion. Objects being moved or that aren’t properly secured can fall or shift, hurting anyone in harm’s way. These often involve very heavy materials and equipment such as supply or dumper trucks and overhead lifting equipment.
4. Impacts
Moving objects such as supply vehicles, overhead cranes, and pallets present a risk to workers. There aren’t always lights or beepers to warn of danger. Workers should wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times and avoid working close to moving objects.
5. Electrocution
Workers are often close to live wires, cables, and power sources. But direct contact with live electricity isn’t necessary to be hurt; contact with conducting objects or materials can be just as bad. Electric shocks are often secondary events related to falls, but sometimes occur when unqualified workers carry out electrical work.
6. Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos was banned long ago but remains hidden and very present in older buildings. Construction activity produces a lot of dust. Asbestos and other airborne fibers and materials can damage the lungs and lead to serious diseases. Workers must be trained on how to handle suspicious materials and operate in dusty work environments. Toxic fumes and mold are also respiratory health risks.
7. Noise
Construction sites are inherently noisy. Over time, excessive noise can cause deafness and other hearing problems. It can also distract workers, increasing their risk of injury from other construction industry hazards.
Personal Injury Claim vs. Workers’ Compensation
Fund Capital America does not fund workers’ compensation cases. However, we can offer a cash advance on your future personal injury settlement if you’ve been injured on a construction site. A personal injury claim enables you to recover punitive damages, pain and suffering, and other damages you couldn’t through workers’ comp, without caps set by state laws. Plus, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and receive a payout in a lump sum.
How do I Get Legal Funding?
There are many benefits to taking out a cash advance on your settlement. It is not a traditional bank loan, so you don’t need a credit check or to have your income verified. There are no monthly payments. Your settlement advance is taken out of your future proceeds and, if your case loses, you don’t pay anything back.
When you apply with Fund Capital America, you can be approved for a cash advance in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, and elsewhere in California within 24 hours. Approval depends only on the facts of your case, not your financial situation. To apply in seconds, submit your information now. Feel free to call us at 855-870-2274 to learn more or find out if your case qualifies for legal funding.
