As a construction worker, you face many risks on a daily basis. But none of these is quite so prevalent as the risk of falling. OSHA reports in 2012, 269 construction workers fell to their death. Falls remain the leading cause of death on construction sites. It’s because these falls are completely preventable that OSHA safety officials and the attorneys at Ginarte are committed to raising awareness about their risks. [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…]
New Jersey Waste Management Settles with OSHA Over Heat-Related Death
Waste Management of New Jersey Inc. was recently forced to own up to its own failure to keep employees safe when it settled with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over a case that left one employee dead. [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…]
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…]