On many construction sites, scaffolds are a common sight. These temporary structures are essential for a number of jobs to be completed safely. However, in some cases, the use (or misuse) of scaffolding poses a high risk of injury or death. Over the past few years, Utah has seen a number of scaffold incidents that …
A serious construction accident can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. However, you may have legal recourse against the negligent parties when you are on a construction site. The idea of calling a construction injury lawyer may seem overwhelming as you try to focus on your recovery. But you need money to recover from …
With the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established within the U.S. Department of Labor in order to reduce hazards in the workplace and to create programs for health and safety. OSHA safety standards and regulations apply to the construction industry as well, so it …
Whether it is just a small project for a homeowner or a major commercial development, the construction industry can be extremely hazardous for workers. Every day, construction workers have to operate under extremely hazardous walking conditions, as well as other employees in the field. Because of this reality, severe work-related injuries at construction sites happen …
Working on a construction site is inherently dangerous, but that doesn’t mean that construction workers have to just accept the risk of injury as a part of the job. To the contrary, laws in the state of Utah promote the safety of construction workers. When an employee is injured on the work site, the worker …
The team of Utah workplace injury attorneys at Siegfried & Jensen know how to handle injuries that take place on construction sites. We understand the complicated federal and state laws relevant to these types of injury claims and are able to help you build a case in order to recover lost compensation for your damages. …
There are millions of workers across the United States working in the construction industry who are on site for five days a week, and sometimes even more. It goes without saying that construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs available. Statistics show that construction workers suffer significantly more damages than people in other …
