On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Aug 28, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
Construction sites present a number of hazards that can cause a New Hampshire worker to suffer burns, sometimes severely. Unfortunately, the damage that a burn creates is sometimes just the beginning. Burns, whether inflicted by an electrical source or a hot surface,...
On behalf of Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Jun 21, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
One of the main pieces of safety equipment that you wear on a construction site in New Hampshire is a hard hat. This is the most visual and most common safety gear in this line of work. You may take that hard hat for granted because it is always there. You may not...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Feb 19, 2019 | Construction Accidents |
Construction company owners, contractors and project managers are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. Thousands of workers suffer injuries in construction accidents nationwide each year, including New Hampshire. The list of potential hazards...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Dec 24, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
Losing a loved one is always a traumatic experience, but when it happens during the holidays, it seems even worse. Such a tragedy hit the family of a 41-year-old man who lost his life in an on-the-job accident on a recent Tuesday morning. The Occupational Safety and...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Oct 3, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
Housekeeping on construction sites is as necessary as in any other industry in New Hampshire. Neglecting this aspect can lead to preventable construction accidents. Employers who establish rigorous housekeeping protocols are typically those with excellent safety...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Sep 5, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the recent death of a New Hampshire man. The 51-year-old Concord man had been an employee of a family-owned company for about 20 years. Catastrophic construction accidents are not unfamiliar for the...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Jun 25, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
Falls make up a significant percentage of all the workplace fatalities in New Hampshire. Although falls can occur in any setting, from an office to an oil rig, many lives are lost due to falls in construction accidents. Climbing a ladder can be as hazardous as working...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Jun 14, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
In June of each year, the National Safety Council asks businesses nationwide, including in New Hampshire, to focus on their overall preparedness to deal with emergencies. This means that a construction company must look beyond construction accidents, and ensure the...
by Attorney Mark Rufo PC | Apr 19, 2018 | Construction Accidents |
Construction workers in New Hampshire face numerous life-threatening hazards whenever they step onto their work sites. One of the dangers that cause significant numbers of construction accidents involves mechanical equipment such as forklifts. They are present on...
