Waking up and going to work is a fact of life for just about everyone in the United States. We are assured that our workplaces should be safe by federal and state law, but unfortunately, some workplaces fail to live up to these obligations. Accidents can happen and...
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Construction workers seriously hurt after Brooklyn wall collapse
Construction is a daily part of life in New York City. This is beneficial in many ways as it improves the landscape and provides jobs. Even with that, there are inherent risks for the workers. Using heavy tools, working at substantial heights and large equipment are...
New York scaffolding law protects construction workers
There are many people in New York who work in the construction industry. These jobs are typically well-paying and allow a person to provide for their family. But construction jobs are also some of the most dangerous jobs a person can have. But workers in New York have...
Frequency of work-related deaths in construction are concerning
In New York and across the nation, accident statistics are analyzed. Currently, the statistics for 2020 are somewhat skewed by the pandemic. This is true regarding all personal injury and fatality incidents. For work-related accidents and deaths, it should be...
Assistant superintendent killed in Brooklyn elevator incident
Since so many New Yorkers live in apartment buildings, building workers are relied on to maintain, repair and ensure safety among other duties. The jobs these workers do is imperative and can be dangerous. When there are accidents with injuries, they can face...
Construction work can sometimes result in fatalities
Orange barrels indicating roadwork abound on New York roads, and it is not unusual to see workers erecting a new building or working high on scaffolds renovating an existing building. However, construction work is hazardous and according to the Occupational Health and...