In late June, three construction workers were hospitalized when a mini crane crashed down in an East Harlem construction site. Authorities said the crane struck two employees while a third employee fell approximately three floors. The construction crew was installing a curtain wall in a building near East 126th Street and Lexington Avenue. The mini crane fell from the fourth…
Construction workers face many different hazards on a regular basis, especially if they work in high places or use dangerous machinery. However, there are many other risks to watch out for, such as electrocution. Workers are electrocuted in many different ways and these accidents can lead to serious injuries or even the loss of life. On construction sites across the…
With the rising temperatures has come a rise in people out to make our roads drivable again. Road construction workers have a tough job. Not only are they out in the hot sun, there are hundreds of drivers passing by them, posing another element of danger to an already risky job. Here are a few things to keep in mind…
Summer is fast approaching and with rising temperatures come new risks at the job site. Between the pavement and the reflective buildings, the heat will multiply at construction sites around the city. As you’re working at the site, there are precautions you can take to make sure you’re prepared for a safe day in the summer heat. Stay hydrated One…
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health released it’s annual “Dirty Dozen” report of the country’s most dangerous employers last week, in honor of Workers’ Memorial Week. Too many people die and suffer serious injuries on the job each year. While many people think of workplace deaths as a minor problem, there has been a 12 percent increase since…
While workplaces overall have become much safer over the past century, some jobs remain inherently dangerous. The rate of accidents and injuries in these professions is often a good barometer for judging the culture of workplace safety overall. This may be especially true of the construction industry. Being a construction worker comes with a higher risk of workplace injuries and…
The opioid crisis is a major issue for cities and states throughout the United States. One of the contributors to the crises is injured workers who receive ongoing pain medications or the incorrect type of medication for their injury. The workers who were over-prescribed would often get addicted. New York is one of a handful of states to propose the…
When working a New York construction job site, you may frequently have to ascend and descend ladders. Ladders, while extremely useful tools, can also be extremely unsafe in the wrong conditions. In the event you should happen to fall from a ladder, who is liable for the fall, your employer or the ladder manufacturer? The answer varies depending on the…
There always seems to be construction going on in New York, and falls from scaffolding are common reasons for workers’ compensation claims. Safety in regard to scaffolding and associated equipment must be a priority for employers and workers, and proper controls and procedures need to be in place. Georgia Tech states that the number of people who are injured due to…
Certain occupations in New York involve working with and around chemicals, and mismanagement of them can lead to workers’ compensation claims. There are a number of regulations that companies must follow in order to keep employees safe in the short and long term. One way in which the government assists in regulating chemicals and their use is the Toxic Substances…
If you are injured while working, you probably know that you are able to receive workers’ compensation benefits to help cover expenses while you are out of work. You might not know what you need to do to take advantage of the protections that are offered to you after a workplace injury. In this post, we will discuss why it…
There are many hazards present on construction sites, ranging from burns and chemical exposure to dangerous machinery. Having said that, falls are one of the most troubling aspects of working in the construction industry. In New York, these accidents have led to far too many fatalities. However, even when workers survive a fall, debilitating injuries could shatter their sense of…
