Employers pay nearly $1 billion per week in direct workers’ compensation costs, according to some estimates, reports OSHA. Indirect costs add up further. That’s, of course, across all lines of work. Road construction, public works and related outdoor jobs that require large tools and machines and operate near traffic pose greater risks for workers. When it comes to concrete drilling and doweling, whether for taxiway construction or highway repairs, just a handful of reminders will keep workers safe and on the job.
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