Ice and Construction Sites
Workers are often required to meet strict construction deadlines when working on new buildings. This means that workers may be required to perform their duties during cold, snowy seasons and may be put at risk of slip and fall injuries due to accumulated snow and ice.
If ice forms on walkways, equipment, or in high-traffic areas, employees may be put at risk of injury from a slip-and-fall accident. Individuals who suffer serious injury on the job may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits following an accident. If you have been injured due to a slip-and-fall accident on the job-site, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Preventing Dangerous Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Ice, snow, and water on the job-site can cause serious injuries to workers and can be dealt with in the following ways:
- Use ice scrapers to remove ice
- Mop away excess water
- Shovel snow to remove it from high traffic areas
- Use salt to help the melting process
- Cover dangerous areas with gravel to help with traction
- Place floor-heaters in high-traffic areas to prevent the accumulation of ice and water
- Put down rugs and mats to help with traction
If the problem with ice becomes uncontrollable, be sure to shut down hazardous areas and equipment to help protect employees. Use proper signage to warm individuals of hazardous areas in the workplace.
Contact Us
If you would like more information regarding workers’ compensation benefits, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 today.