The New York City area is experiencing an increase in real estate development, as can be clearly seen by looking at all the construction sites in progress throughout the city. While this rebound is likely to be extremely profitable for those in the construction industry, it also presents an increased level of risk for workers. [Read more…]
Report: Latino Workers Face High Risk of Construction Accidents
As any individual who has ever worked on a construction site can tell you, the inherent risks of working in the construction industry are far greater than the risks posed by working at jobs in most other industries. What you may be surprised to learn is that when it comes to fatal injuries in construction accidents, not all workers appear to be at equal risk. [Read more…]
Safe Ladders: Falls from Ladders Are a Major Cause of Work-Related Injuries
Falls from ladders on worksites are among the leading causes of employee injuries and deaths in the nation, according to a recent study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [Read more…]
Workers Face Fall Hazards in Variety of Settings
Falls are the leading cause of construction accident fatalities, prompting federal regulators to put a special focus on fall prevention for construction workers. But falls can happen no matter where you work – even in a seemingly safe office setting. [Read more…]
Debate Continues on Proposed Changes to New York’s Scaffold Law
On one side of the debate over the New York Scaffold Law are thousands of construction workers and organizations that represent their interests. On the other side are big businesses, property owners and organizations that seem little concerned about the human toll of construction accidents. [Read more…]
Maintaining Workplace Safety Through OSHA
OSHA, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act, was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970. Its main goal is to ensure that employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions. Since its implementation, OSHA has been pivotal in maintaining worker safety at construction sites all over the country. [Read more…]
Neighbors Object to Builder’s Use of Explosives
Residents of a neighborhood in Short Hills, N.J., are trying to stop a builder from using explosives on a nearby construction site. According to NBC4, the builder plans to use explosives twice a day for at least 20 days. [Read more…]
Contractor Cited in Effort to Prevent Construction Fall Accidents
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites a company, the company is typically required to pay a fine. When the same company is repeatedly in violation of safety standards, OSHA is forced to increase the penalties. [Read more…]
Construction Workers Susceptible to Spine Injuries
Construction work is one of two occupations that lead the list of jobs putting workers at risk for back and neck injuries, according to the website SpineUniverse. (The other is work in nursing homes.) [Read more…]
New Jersey Contractor Cited for Trenching Hazards
When you work in construction, you know that there are some companies who follow safety protocol to a “T” and others who appear to skirt regulations when a deadline is coming up. While those with a strict sense of safety may require more from you as an employee, it’s all in the name of keeping you safe. Other employers, however, seem to be more interested in their bottom line than in the men and women doing the work. [Read more…]