Falling Objects: A Construction Worker’s Worst Nightmare

Working on a construction site is difficult enough due to the constant need to be on alert of dangers. With so much activity going on at one time, it can be hard to keep it all under control. Whether it is because of a mechanical failure or human error, falling objects are commonplace on construction work sites.

Is the Sky Falling?

Due to the multiple jobs in progress on a construction site, there are a multitude of things that can come crashing down from the sky. For this reason, it is mandatory that all work crews wear the appropriate personal protective gear. This includes the necessary hardhats and safety restraints when working at great heights.

Those on the ground need to remain alert and aware of what is possible on an active construction site. Items including building materials, tools, and even machinery can fall to the ground which guarantees disaster, especially for employees working without concern below. Any object that falls, especially from many stories above, accelerates when gravity does its job. Even the smallest screwdriver or a single brick can cause immediate death or at the very least - life changing injuries to those hit below.

Employer/Employee Responsibility

Employees are not the only ones who need to be alert and aware of what is going on from day to day. Management also must ensure that construction site safety concerns are addressed, inspections on the site are made regularly, and employees are trained as to the who, where, how, and what protocols should an accident involving falling objects occur.

Even with proactive safety measures, construction workers face injury on construction jobs and a safety plan should be established if something does go wrong. A few minutes of reaction time and serious injuries can turn fatal. Employees need to pay close attention in safety trainings and be proactive about reporting safety issues when they are realized to protect everyone on the site.

If you have been injured due to falling objects on a construction site or a loved one has been killed from such an accident, it is important for you to receive a free consultation about your legal rights. You can contact our law office toll free at 877-288-9191 and schedule your appointment today.

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