Men account for the overwhelming majority of construction workers. But about 9% of all construction workers are women. And though construction workers, no matter the gender, face the risk of being involved in a serious construction accident, female construction workers often face unique challenges in accident prevention. [Read more…]
Home Improvement Contractors: What to Do If They Are Unfair or Deceptive?
In August 2013, five home improvement companies in New Jersey agreed to settle a government lawsuit that alleged that they used unfair and deceptive practices in conducting their businesses. The companies also agreed to shut down. [Read more…]
Vehicle, Scaffolding Accident Leads to Multiple Injuries
In a recent Manhattan construction accident, a scaffold fell when it was hit by a vehicle.
This unusual accident happened at 42nd Street and First Avenue. NBC New York reports that the crash occurred when a taxi struck an SUV driven by an off-duty NYPD officer. The collision caused the SUV to jump the curb, running into the scaffold. [Read more…]
41 Injured in NYC Bus Accident
When a bus accident occurs, many people stand to get hurt. While buses are designed to minimize injury risk in the event of a crash, this doesn’t mean people can’t be severely injured and even killed. A Brooklyn bus accident on September 9 exemplifies how potentially damaging such auto accidents can be. [Read more…]
Speed a Factor in Fiery Crash That Killed Four
Four young people died when their rental car flew off a parkway and smashed into a bridge abutment in Greenburgh, N.Y, USA Today reported recently. Upon impact, the vehicle erupted into flames. Investigators said the car, driven by a 19-year-old, was speeding. [Read more…]
NY Contractor Cited for Asbestos Hazards
The construction company you work for has certain responsibilities to you as an employee. These responsibilities include providing you with the proper training and equipment to stay safe while on the job. A failure to do this can put your safety and their security at risk. [Read more…]
Workplace Accidents Constant Risk for Tree Workers
Some jobs are riskier than others. While construction accidents are the most common workplace accidents, other careers have their share of risks. People working in law enforcement, manufacturing, landscaping, and transportation industries face potential danger every day. In recent weeks, two accidents in the tree care sector in Massachusetts have served as a reminder other jobs have their risks. [Read more…]
Recent Pedestrian Accidents Plague NYC
Summer is always a time of increased pedestrian accidents. In recent weeks, we’ve seen more of these accidents in the headlines, suggesting that this summer may be a particularly dangerous one for pedestrians. [Read more…]
NY Company Faces Fines for Amputation Hazards, More
Construction and manufacturing are two of the most dangerous fields to work in. If you work in these professions, you likely face more potential accidents in a single day than an office worker does in an entire year. Working around large equipment, materials, and machinery requires the highest attention to safety, and accident prevention requires the work of everyone—from coworkers to employers. [Read more…]
Four Accidents in Three-Day Period
Chester Township was the center of a series of serious accidents recently, according to NewJerseyHills.com. [Read more…]
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