Have you ever considered the risks home builders take while renovating that basement or installing a new bathroom? If you weren’t aware, construction workers face one of the harshest work environments in modern times. As Doug Hanna of S+H Construction in Cambridge, MA explains in his blog on construction safety, aside from equipment-related injuries and electrical hazards, exposure to toxic chemicals is common on construction sites. While proper liability insurance may boost consumer costs, hiring a cheaper contractor that ignores safety guidelines will increase the odds of an accident occurring on your property. Always do your homework to ensure you choose a contractor that practices safety as a core value.