Construction site accidents are dangerous—and extremely common. Therefore, if you work in the construction industry, it’s important to know what steps to take following an accident. One important step to take after a construction site accident is gathering evidence. Evidence is often the key to a successful construction site accident claim....
Jobs in the construction industry are among the most dangerous of any profession in the United States. Construction workers routinely suffer serious injuries while on the job. Unfortunately, many of these injuries result in death. Fatalities on construction sites are often preventable and the result of employer negligence. When...
Falls are one of the most common types of accidents that cause serious injuries and death on construction sites. Construction employees often have to perform their work at great heights. Unfortunately, this increases the risk of serious accidents. New York has laws in place to protect construction workers, including those who...
Construction workers are at greater risk of electrocution than any other type of employee. In fact, construction workers make up around 60 percent of fatal workplace electrocutions nationwide. Fortunately, most electrocutions on construction sites can be avoided with appropriate equipment and training. In this article, we discuss how to prevent electrocution in...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Labor that seeks to assure healthful and safe working conditions for workers by creating and enforcing standards and by providing education, assistance, outreach, and training. OSHA is particularly important...
Construction jobs are dangerous. In fact, jobs in the construction industry are among the most dangerous in the world. Construction workers suffer countless injuries every year while on the job. In addition, it has been estimated that approximately 1,000 construction workers are killed on the job each year. The Occupational Safety and...
Jobs in the construction industry can be lucrative. Unfortunately, they can also be dangerous, with countless construction workers suffering injuries every year while on the job—many of them fatal. One of the most dangerous hazards in the construction industry is electrocution. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified electrocution...
If you are a construction site worker in the state of New York, you will be aware of the risks that are related to the profession. However, you may not know that many of the most common construction site risks are extremely preventable.
If you have been injured while...
New York construction workers are protected by laws and regulations that focus on safety. These regulations generally require the compliance of construction employers, so that working environments are made safe for all those on site.
One of the most common reasons for serious injuries on construction sites is malfunctioning...
If you work in the construction industry, it is very likely that you will frequently work on scaffolding while participating in your role. Scaffolding structures have the potential to be very dangerous, both for those who are working on them, and those in the surrounding area. There are many legal regulations in...
