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Although essential, construction is one of the most dangerous industries. Even the safest construction sites can be inherently hazardous at certain stages of development. There are a few ways you can protect yourself from some of the more common construction site...
Construction sites are fraught with danger. Extreme heights and the constant movement of heavy machinery can create serious peril. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration annually lists frequently cited construction site violations. Understanding them and...
If you have experienced a construction injury, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In New York, most employers must carry this type of insurance, which provides payment for lost wages and income as well as other benefits. Unfortunately, if your...
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common cause of fatal construction site accidents. In May 2021, a construction worker was killed in a fall in Queens just days after one worker died and another suffered injuries...
If you work in the construction industry, you know what a dangerous profession it can be. Accidents can affect careers — or worse, lives. If you have a work-related injury, you may need help getting the care and benefits you deserve. Fair compensation may be even more...
With thousands of construction projects going on at any one time in New York City, accidents are bound to happen. Falls from ladders or scaffolding are not uncommon and can be deadly. The purpose behind what is often referred to as the New York scaffold law is to...
In the U.S., the Occupational and Safety Health Administration has detailed standards designed to protect workers. OSHA is the authority that employers must comply with. In 2018, there were over 1,000 deaths in the construction industry. This means that one in every...
Several industries made the U.S. Bureau of Labor's list of top 10 dangerous jobs in America. Based on the results of the 2018 statistics, the highest number of fatal accidents occurred in the logging industry, followed by fishing. With the majority of deaths involving...
Even as the New York Department of Buildings has been boasting of an improved safety record, and a drop in the number of construction accidents, there has been a series of incidents in the sector recently. One such incident involved a scaffolding collapse in Queens....
Every year, more than 10,000 construction workers suffer eye injuries that are so bad that they require workers to be hospitalized and miss days off work. Construction workers are particularly susceptible to eye injury hazards, and many of these are preventable. Many...