Hazards of Demolition Work: Tips to Stay Safe
Construction work is hazardous as it involves the use of heavy machinery and working on scaffolding and ladders. But demolition...
Stepladder Safety
ÂIf you work in a construction job, you likely experience stepladders daily. Climbing up to the top is like second...
What Compensation Can I Receive After a Construction Accident Injury
Whether it was from a fall, faulty equipment, or any other reason, getting hurt on a construction site can be...
Let's Make the Grieving Families Act Happen
The Grieving Families Act, awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature, would bring New York’s wrongful death statute into the 21st century...
Winter Comes with its Own Set of Construction Hazards
As we are closing in on colder weather throughout the country, construction workers must watch out for an entirely new...
Where the Scaffold Law Came From and What It Means Now
Almost everyone working in construction in New York is aware of the scaffold law, as it is a source of...
Could Harsher Penalties for Construction Violations Be Coming to New York State
If you or a loved one works in construction in New York State, you could soon start seeing greater efforts...
Safe Driving Tips in Construction Zones
This time of year, New Yorkers are likely to see more road construction projects underway. As such, drivers should brush...
What Measures Are in Place to Prevent Scaffolding Accidents?
Most New Yorkers are all too familiar with scaffolding. These temporary structures (which may seem permanent when they are in...
The Fatal Four: The Top Hazards in Construction
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous for workers. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
4 Causes of Scaffolding Accidents (And How to Prevent Them)
Scaffolding is crucial in helping people navigate areas under construction safely, but unfortunately, these structures can also prove to be...
Who is Liable For Scaffolding Accidents?
Scaffolding is supposed to protect construction workers performing work on buildings and the people passing by the site. Unfortunately, mistakes...
Construction Workers Are Legally Entitled to Safety on the Job Site
Some areas in the state of New York are almost always undergoing some form of construction. As a result, the...
Scaffolding Safety Tips
If you suffer a scaffold accident while at work on a construction site, the consequences are likely to be serious....
What Are the Top Safety Violations OSHA Finds
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government body responsible for ensuring all employees have safe workplaces. It...
Scaffolding, Scaffolding Everywhere: Why is NYC Covered in Old Scaffolding
Take a stroll down almost any street in New York City and you’re bound to find one thing: Buildings covered...
What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Claim
Workplace injuries are a common occurrence across the state of New York. In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded...
The Pandemic Is Not an Excuse for Lax Safety Standards
Just a quick glance at headlines across the construction industry reveals a clear picture of a troubling situation. Despite COVID-19...
How Can Workers Stay Safe on Scaffolding
So far in 2020, there have been many news stories of people being seriously injured after falling off scaffolding. Some...
How Does New York’s Scaffold Law Protect Workers
Everybody knows the construction industry is dangerous due, in large part, to the great heights at which individuals must work....
Protecting Yourself from Ladder Accidents on a Work Site
If there is a serious fall injury on a construction site, it is very likely the result of an incident...
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