Thesis: Construction is one of the work areas where hazardous conditions are part of the daily work environment. There is the need of more preventative measures and laws by OSHA, to help protect workers in the construction industry. I. The Occupational Health and Occupational Safety Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that operates under the US Department of Labor, OSHA's mission is to ensure that companies provide safe and healthy environment for all their employees. a) The safety regulations issued by the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA) are designed to protect all employees, but these measures only work when construction professionals are trained and implemented in the work. b) The construction industry has one of the highest injury rates among workers. Generally, working on the job site …show more content…
The construction industry includes a variety of work environments. No two workstations built exactly alike. a) Because it is difficult to create security zones at work in dynamic work places, workers have to be doubly careful to observe all safety practices at work. b) When construction workers report to the workplace, employers are legally responsible for injuries to employees. In order to protect workers and employers, managers and workers must follow standard safety procedures so that everyone is safe. A failure to adhere to safety procedures can result in injury to workers and even death. III. Because there are several contractors and laborers working on a construction site, many parts can be responsible if someone is injured. Responsible parties may include the owner of the work, contractors, construction managers and engineering professionals. Manufacturers of construction machines can also be responsible for accidents. a. General contractors and subcontractors have legal obligations to provide a workplace that is reasonably safe and must warn employees about any hazards that may