Chicago Construction Injury Lawyer
Lack of Safety Equipment Injuries
Construction is a dangerous job. Powerful machinery, heavy loads, and potentially toxic materials combine to turn construction sites into a veritable minefield of safety hazards. However, construction workers, like all other people, have a legal right to work in a safe environment. Chicago construction injury lawyers Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. believe that the proper usage of safety equipment is absolutely essential for ensuring the safety of the men and women who build our cities and repair our roads.
The lack of safety equipment is, quite literally, an accident waiting to happen. When employers or contractors fail to provide construction workers with the right protective gear, serious injuries can and do occur. Important safety gear may include:
- Hard hats
- Protective eyewear/Goggles
- Gas/filtration masks
- Safety harnesses
- Insulated gloves/suits/boots
Safety gear must be properly inspected and tailored to the work environment in which they will be used. Not only must safety equipment protect against the constant hazard of heavy falling objects, but may also be needed to prevent the effects of toxic chemicals or substances used in or released by construction work.
If you or someone you love have been hurt at a construction site due to a lack of proper safety equipment, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Call a Chicago
construction injury lawyer from Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 today.