Construction sites contain heavy equipment and other materials and tools to get the structures erected. While these are critical to the job, they also pose hazards to the workers. It is up to the construction companies to ensure that they are providing a safe working...
Construction Site Accidents
Companies must set strict safety rules for moving equipment
Construction sites are often busy and full of activity. This makes having to drive heavy equipment or vehicles a challenge because the driver must ensure they're not going to run over anyone or pin someone against something. Every construction company should have...
Trenches and excavations must be planned carefully
Construction workers who have to work on excavations or within trenches face the risk of cave-ins. This is a serious matter that can be deadly, so companies must ensure they're using proper safety protocols to keep the workers safe.A primary hazard that these...
Third-party claims for defective equipment issues
Construction workers don't deserve to have to work in an unsafe environment. Unfortunately, this is sometimes the situation they're placed in. While there are times when the construction company is liable for the injuries the worker suffers, this isn't always the...
Construction accident cases require careful evaluation
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,...
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...
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...
Construction industry sees uptick in elevator-related fatalities
Working in the construction industry is inherently risky, with the nature of your job exposing you to numerous potential health and injury hazards every day. While fall risks, in particular, are highly common in your line of work, the number of construction workers...
More than 40% of construction worker deaths stem from falls
Construction sites are undeniably dangerous places to make a living. If you are among the many people across New York who work in construction, you may have firsthand knowledge of the field’s numerous hazards. While some construction site accidents are likely...