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■ Complete ALL guardrails ■ Ensure stable footing ■ Inspect before use Steps to Take Should An Accident Occur on a Construction Site Should a TBI-related accident occur on the jobsite, it is important for both em- ployers and workers to know what steps to take, as immediate medical intervention could be life-saving for these types of in- juries. Even TBIs that appear initially mild should be considered serious injuries, so it’s important to call 911 right away so the individual can be evaluated by a medical professional and receive treatment. In many instances, a worker injured on a jobsite while performing workplace du- ties may recover financial losses from the accident, like medical expenses, lost wages, and disability benefits, by filing a workers’ compensation claim4. Workers’ compensa- tion laws vary from state to state, so work- ers may wish to seek the guidance of an ex- perienced workers’ compensation attorney. MSA - THE SAFETY COMPANY In some states like New York, workers have additional protections under their la- bor laws. New York’s Scaffffold Law extends protections to workers who are injured as a result of negligence. For this reason, workers considering pursuing legal action against the negligent party for damages stemming from their workplace accident may wish to consult a personal injury law- yer5 experienced in these matters. TBIs are serious, sometimes even life- altering or fatal, injuries. The construction industry is one of the most at-risk occu- pations for TBIs, so it’s important to take proactive measures to prevent these acci- dents where possible. Employers and safety site managers should lead the charge in implementing risk-mitigation strategies on worksites and ensuring workers have the proper equipment and training to perform their duties safely. David H. Perecman is the Founder and Lead Trial Attorney of The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., has dedicated over 40 years of his life to advocating for personal injury plain- tiffffs in New York City and Long Island. Since 1983, the fifirm has recovered over half a bil- lion dollars in high-stakes personal injury litigation involving catastrophic construc- tion accidents, motor vehicle and premises accidents, civil rights violations, and medi- cal negligence. In recognition of his ground- breaking work in and out of the courtroom, Perecman has been named a Best Lawyers® 2022 Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” awardee in Long Is- land, N.Y. REFERENCES 1. blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science- blog/2016/03/21/constructiontbi/ 2. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25216672/ 3. stopconstructionfalls.com/wp-content/ uploads/2012/04/Campaign-Fact-Sheet.pdf 4. www.perecman.com/workers-compensation/ 5. www.perecman.com/steps-timeline-in-a- personal-injury-lawsuit/ CORPORATE PROFILE Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. MSA’s core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. MSA - The Safety Company us.msasafety.com Cranberry Township, PA Contact Information Info.us@msasafety.com 800-672-2222 www.ohsonline.com JULY/AUGUST 2023 | Occupational Health & Safety 61