Construction accidents can often lead to serious injuries that have a negative impact on the worker for a long time. In some cases, they may suffer a lifelong disability that prevents them from working again. This means they have to deal with the physical limitations,...
Month: April 2020
4 reasons ladder injuries occur on construction sites
New York has thousands of construction sites at any given time. Most of these, of course, have at least one ladder. Accordingly, it is not surprising that when an accident happens at a construction site, there is a good chance a ladder played some role. A...
Important safety tips for driving in a traffic jam
Being stuck in a traffic jam isn't a pleasant experience, but it is one that you should plan for before you're involved in one. On average, a person in the United States spends about 54 hours extra in their vehicles each year because of congestion on the road. If...
How dangerous is the heavy machinery that you use?
When people think about what people in the construction industry need to perform their jobs, many often mention a ladder, hammer and nails. Some construction workers have to use heavy equipment to perform their roles though. This type of machinery can endanger their...
Know how the scaffold aw impacts New York workers
New York Labor Law 240 helps to protect construction workers from having to fight for benefits when they suffer an injury based on a fall from a height. The law provides absolute liability when a worker is injured. It includes general contractors and property owners...