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Beginning Your Career In Construction? 4 Things You Need To Know About Construction Site Injuries
Christopher Wilson
If you're going to be taking a job in the construction industry, you've got to be prepared for work-place injuries. Construction sites can be dangerous, especially with all the heavy equipment that's used during the building process. Before you begin your new career, here is some information about work-related construction site injuries that will be helpful.
Learn How to Avoid Construction-Site Injuries
Now that you're going to be working on a construction site, the first thing you need to do is learn how to avoid injuries. While you can't prevent all injuries, you can do your part to reduce your risk. First, always wear the appropriate safety gear including steel-toed boots, gloves, and a hardhat. It's also important that you remain aware of your surroundings, paying close attention to the hazards that are around you, including heavy machinery, building supplies, and even holes. Wearing the proper safety gear, and being aware of your surroundings can help you reduce your risk of suffering a construction-site injury.
Know What to Do If You're injured
Knowing that you can't prevent all work-related injuries, and understanding that you may be involved in one, it's important to know what you should do if you're injured on a construction site. The first thing you need to do is assess your injuries. If you can't walk, or you're in severe pain, you should stay where you are and wait for help. Once help arrives, you need to make sure that you contact your foreman. That will ensure that the proper paperwork is started so that you can get the care you need through workers compensation. Above all else, make sure you follow through with your doctors advice and receive the medical care you need to recover properly.
Understand Third-Party Liability
If your injuries resulted from the negligence of a third-party, or from defective machinery, you may be entitled to additional coverage above and beyond your workers compensation. An attorney can help you understand your rights under third-party liability. It's important to know that going after someone for third-party liability will not jeopardize your workers compensation claim.
Talk to Your Attorney About Vocational Rehabilitation
If you're injuries are so severe that you won't be able to return to your construction job, that doesn't mean you'll be out of work permanently. You may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation. Through vocational rehabilitation, you'll be able to receive training in a profession that will be able to accommodate your new work restrictions. Should the need arise, a construction injury attorney can give you more information about how to receive your rehabilitation benefits.
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