Construction is a relatively dangerous profession. There are a million things that can go wrong, from safety equipment failing while you work at significant elevations to a co-worker coming to the job site while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Of all of the...
Construction Site Injuries
Safety code violations may result in electrocution
Working around electricity is one of the most common risks of injury or death for those in the construction industry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 61% of fatal workplace electrocutions occur in the construction industry. Many more suffer...
Construction accidents are on the rise, putting New York workers at risk
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...
Black market safety cards despite NY construction death spike
New York is a dangerous state to be a construction worker, due in part to construction work in the Big Apple. According to NBC New York, at one point, 30 people died due to construction-related accidents during a two-year period in New York City. One of the reasons...
Effect of New York safety training on construction work accidents
In 2018, ABC News reported that the New York City construction training was far too easy to cheat. To combat the ongoing problem of construction site fatalities, the city made 10 to 30 hours of safety training mandatory for construction workers. Laws stipulated that...
Workplace injuries and extreme cold
Workers become hurt during all times of the year but some seasons can present especially dangerous conditions. For example, the winter months can be particularly dangerous for people who work in some parts of the country and are employed in certain occupations,...
Construction and the risk of electrocution
Construction workers face a plethora of hazards on a regular basis, whether they work in high places and become injured or killed after falling or they frequently use dangerous equipment. However, the risk of electrocution is especially concerning and does not only...
The rising number of construction-related injuries
Construction workers in New York have experienced an increase in injuries and death over the last few years. Some of the reasons for these accidents include an increased number of projects and a decrease in the amount of safety inspections being conducted. According...