A stunning 91% of construction professionals report seeing others in the industry who previously didn’t use new technology on their projects starting to use it.
While working the overnight sanitation shift at an Ohio food processing plant, a temporary worker suffered critical injuries that led to an amputation after falling into an industrial blender he was cleaning.
Injury Tracking Application data is OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping requirements for certain employers who were required to submit OSHA Form 300A information from Jan. 2 to March 2, 2023.
The construction industry in particular faces a high risk of traumatic brain injuries, and sees higher rates of both fatal and non-fatal traumatic brain injuries than any other industry.
Working with cutting tools is an essential and regular part of many workflows. While employees may feel comfortable handling these tools, it’s important to avoid complacency and emphasize the importance of cutting tool safety.