Construction worksites are filled with hazards that construction companies have to deal with on a daily basis. While it’s often possible to minimize these hazards, there’s not a way to remove them all, simply because of the nature of these worksites. Two specific...
Construction Accidents
What to do if injured as a passerby near a construction site
Construction sites, especially in New York, are bustling areas where accidents can happen, even to those just passing by. If you find yourself injured near a construction site, it's important to know the steps to take to ensure your safety and protect your rights....
4 Common causes of scaffolding accidents
Construction sites are risky places to work, more so when the work involves working on elevated structures like scaffolding. Scaffolding accidents can lead to severe injuries or death if proper precautions are not taken. Understanding the common causes of scaffolding...
Falls at construction sites
Working at a construction site requires constant vigilance. Uneven working surfaces, heavy equipment and falling objects contribute to the worksite's safety hazards. Falls are one of the most common workplace accidents and can lead to severe injury or even death. New...
4 hazards of working with power tools
Construction workers use power tools on a regular basis. Staying safe while using these tools requires proper safety procedures. Another aspect of power tool safety is having safe tools to use, but even seemingly safe tools might be unsafe if they’re dangerous due to...
How the New York Scaffold Law protects construction workers
New York City is home to some of the tallest and most impressive buildings not just in the state but across the entire country. The thousands of dedicated construction workers erect, modify and maintain those edifices do so at no small amount of personal risk....
NYC’s “zero tolerance” program prompts major safety sweeps
There were seven fatal accidents involving construction sites in New York City (NYC) in the first five months of 2021, which prompted a major safety sweep of the city’s construction sites. The new “zero tolerance” program started on June 1. What are the results? Since...
Roof collapse injures two construction workers in Brooklyn
Construction workers involved in the demolition or renovation of older buildings face unique work hazards that are not faced by workers who are construction a new building. One of the principal risks is the collapse of roofs, walls and floors that have stood for many...
Construction sites throughout Queens shutdown for safety violations
New York City and its surrounding areas are constantly evolving and being built up. Thus, many construction projects are seen throughout the area. While this means for new structures or repaired buildings, it also means construction workers placed in situations where...
Bronx elevator accident causes fatality and injury
Construction workers, despite their skill and the often-routine nature of their jobs, face risks of serious injury or death from falls and other dangers. A construction supervisor and another worker were victims of one of New York’s construction accidents when an...