New York City construction workers understand better than anyone how dangerous their work can be. Worksite accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving behind injuries and fatalities.
Part II: New York City crane collapses on the rise
In our previous post, we wrote about the spate of crane collapses and accidents that have hit New York City in recent years.
New York City crane collapses on the rise
The recent collapse of a 380-foot crane in Queens left seven workers injured -- though none with life-threatening injuries -- but it left few observers of the New York City construction business surprised.
Carpal tunnel syndrome pains workers
While sitting may seem like a safe activity, sitting too often or for long stretches of time can be detrimental to a person's health. What is a person to do then, when one's job necessitates sitting? As one article recommending healthy workplace behaviors suggests, there are ways that workers can decrease the risk of sustaining an injury from sitting too long.
New York crane collapses; seven workers injured
Seven New York City construction workers were injured yesterday when a crane collapsed in Queens, officials said.
Underground economy: Who pays when workers are hurt?
As the national economy struggles to regain traction, some construction companies are tempted to cut costs by hiring workers off of the books and then not contributing to workers' compensation insurance funds for those employees.
