Scaffolds are common on construction sites in New York and across the country, as these raised platforms allow workers to reach and work at extreme heights. Unfortunately, though, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, scaffold accidents cause...
Construction sites can be dangerous to workers when proper safety measures are not observed. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, construction workers are exposed to many hazards, including electrocutions. Below are four factors that cause...
When you go to work on a construction site, you are likely careful about taking precautions to prevent injurious and deadly falls. However, construction falls still happen and are a constant risk when you go to work. According to The National Institute for...
As a construction worker, you probably regularly work in and around trenches. After all, trenches are common on construction sites, as they allow crews to build foundations, install plumbing fixtures and pipes, run electrical wires and perform other essential tasks....
Whether you work in an office, on a construction site or at a shipping facility, you probably have used a step stool to reach places or objects slightly above your head. After all, reaching for an extension ladder or even a six-foot step ladder might not make much...
It’s very important to use ladders safely on the job. In many professions, using them itself is unavoidable. There are cases where a scaffolding system or a crane lift could be used instead, but not always. Many people have to use ladders for things like roofing,...
Along with its history of tall buildings, New York also has an unfortunate history of construction accidents. This led to some early protections for workers — safeguards that still survive today. One of these potential protections comes from a section in the labor law...
Repetitive stress or strain injuries - or RSIs - make an appearance in almost every field of employment. This includes the field of construction. Just what are they? And are they a serious problem for the workers who suffer from them? The nature of RSIs Cleveland...
You need to be able to expect the tools you use on a construction site to work properly, especially when operating in dangerous conditions. When a machine or product you’re using can cause a safety risk to you if it fails, it’s even more important that you’re able to...
If you work in construction, you could face many different hazards while performing your job duties. Falls, electrical accidents and dangerous machinery account for many serious injuries, and it is also important to pay attention to the risks you face if you become...
