Of all the types of construction work in existence today, working on tall bridges and/or skyscrapers likely ranks highest where personal safety risks are concerned. Construction accidents frequently occur, resulting in serious injuries and sometimes fatalities to New...
As a construction worker, you must always realize one thing to be true: An accident could occur at any time. Even though you and your coworkers, along with your employer, take steps to avoid trouble on the job site, there is no guarantee that nothing untoward will...
Construction workers in New York face many life-threatening hazards every day, including struck-by hazards. When cranes or other massive machines malfunction, personal protective gear may not be enough to save a worker. For this reason, thorough inspections are...
Construction workers put their lives on the line each work day. There are laws on the books that are meant to help keep all construction workers safe. Any construction worker who has been harmed while on the job should determine what options they have for seeking the...
When safety authorities discuss workplace injuries in the construction industry, they will likely agree that falls are the cause of most of the serious injuries and fatalities reported annually. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented strict...
Undocumented workers in the United States worry daily about the threat of deportation, and this concern often leads to a fear of filing claims for relief due to workplace injuries. The good news is that New York State and the federal government have laws in place that...
The construction industry in New York City is expected to be in good shape through the remainder of 2016. There does not seem to be a drop in the number of residential and commercial projects expected to be completed in the next 18 months. This ostensibly means that...
