Construction workers who use scaffolding have to exercise a lot of care and situational awareness. Likewise, setting up scaffolding on a jobsite requires the utmost care. It is important to use good quality scaffolding materials and ensure proper assembly. If you are...
Construction Accidents
What to do if injured on a construction site
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for around 20% of all people killed in the workplace. They also account for many injuries each year. A lot can go wrong on a construction site, so companies must...
Too many construction accidents involve roof workers
Without proper planning before starting projects, lives are at risk. Too many construction accidents in New York involve roof workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict safety standards and guidelines. Compliance is crucial to keep roof...
Construction accidents — 3 injured, 1 dead
Three construction workers were injured and another was killed in a recent scaffolding accident in New York. Two of the victims' injuries were described as serious, while the third suffered minor injuries. Sadly, construction accidents have contributed to at least two...
Construction accidents — forklift accident kills worker
Working in construction is a rewarding career path for many men and women in New York. However, it can also be dangerous. Construction accidents can seriously injure or kill workers, even when they are taking every possible safety precaution. These accidents are more...
Construction accidents: Worker injured in fall
Construction workers face a lot of on-the-job risks, especially when working at significant heights. Employers should always provide their employees with proper safety training and equipment for facing these kinds of risks, but avoidable construction accidents still...
Workers’ compensation for heat illnesses and injuries
The temperature might still be cool, but warmer months are just around the corner. While some people might look forward to warm weather, construction workers have to worry about their own safety. These workers frequently spend their summers working outside, often...
What are electrical hazards on construction sites?
Electricity is a great force that brings power to many of the goods and products that New York residents use each and every day. When a person plugs their phone or computer in to charge, or flips a light switch in their home, they are using electricity. Construction...
What should a victim do after a construction accident?
Construction workers face a range of dangers each day that they go to their job sites. The size and weight of the materials they use, the power of the machines they operate, and the nature of the work they perform all introduce unique and hazardous conditions to their...
Equipment accidents on New York construction sites
Many different tools and pieces of equipment may be used when a New York construction project is started. From tiny nails and screws to massive cranes and trucks, the building materials, electrical machinery, and additional hardware that must be on hand to complete...