Some of the most serious job safety risks for construction professionals are obvious. Anyone working on the outside of a building at a significant elevation could fall, with potentially catastrophic consequences. There are dangerous pieces of heavy equipment used in...
Construction workers know of the dangers that they face on the job. They think of them virtually every time they climb an unstable ladder, stretch to reach something they're working on because there's a mobile platform or work without a net to catch objects (or...
Construction safety advocates often cite falls from heights, crush injuries and electrocutions as among the most common accidents on worksites. These accidents can result in life-changing injuries or death. One other commonly fatal incident involves workers being...
New York construction workers have many risks to deal with on the job. In addition to the seasonal elements, the work itself can be hazardous. Construction workers often must maneuver around heavy or dangerous equipment. Some projects may require work at great heights...
New York construction workers often have many factors working against them. In addition to the job being inherently dangerous, workers may be dealing with multiple contractors who may not be communicating well with each other. Additionally, when contractors or project...
One of the most important tools on a New York construction site is a scaffold. This system of frames, braces and planks allows workers to reach higher sections of a project more safely than using ladders. However, this does not mean scaffolds are always safe. In fact,...
Construction work has always been dangerous. Large machinery, electrical wiring and other hazards are plentiful on any construction site. But, despite New York’s strict safety laws, new reports show an alarming trend: New York construction injuries and deaths are...
Employment trends are recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor. Trends show that approximately 6 million people are employed in the construction industry which accounts for almost 4% of the nation's workforce. This figure...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in order to reduce workplace hazards as well as implement safety programs within the Department of Labor. These regulations are applicable...
Accidents are a common occurrence on construction sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimated that about 2.3 million of workers use scaffolds in construction sites in the U.S. If you have been involved in a scaffold-related accident, the...
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