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…]
Worker Injured in Second Accident at Bridge Construction Site
The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge project in upstate New York has experienced its second construction accident in June, reports NBC New York. A 46-year-old construction worker who was working in the containment system (a plastic-coated device used to prevent paint chips from falling into the river) was injured. [Read more…]
Rye Brook Worker Falls In Serious Accident
Very few people go to work in the morning thinking about all of the potential accidents that could happen. Sure, doing this might make them more aware and careful as they go about their day, but it would also border on paranoia. Still, countless people face risks on their jobs, whether they are working in home construction or another trade entirely. [Read more…]