Construction sites can be enormously dangerous to those who toil on them. Individuals choosing to work in the industry put their lives at risk each day. Equipment malfunctions sometimes cause serious injury. Thankfully, employees have workers' compensation in the...
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Construction Accidents
How can working on a scaffold lead to injuries?
Whether you are working on a new house or any other building, you and other fellow construction workers can often face dangers you do not expect. Scaffolds are one construction area where many workers can trip and fall, particularly under unsafe conditions. Learning...
What are the fatal four?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified four specific types of work hazards most common in the construction industry. It labeled these the fatal four. According to OSHA, the fatal four is responsible for the majority of injuries and deaths on...
Trench collapses pose a threat to below-ground construction workers
We often talk in this blog about construction accidents that happen far above the ground, such as falls from heights and dropped tools landing on workers further below. But a lot of construction work happens below ground level too. And workers can just as easily...
Electrical hazards in the construction industry
If you work in the construction industry, you probably encounter a wide variety of hazards on a regular basis. Aside from falls, exposure to toxic chemicals and falling objects, you also need to recognize the risks associated with electrocution. Construction workers...
The dangers of falls happening on construction sites
With so many tall buildings being constructed in New York, construction companies must keep their workers safe. If not, it could lead to workers in the construction industry falling from heights. Here's more information about why falls on construction sites are...
Common construction site injuries
New York construction workers are at a higher risk for being injured on the job than many other workers. Due to the consistent change in working environments, there are many different types of injuries that construction workers may experience while on the job. There...
If there is rust, it’s time to stop and think about safety
When you’re working with your construction crew, one thing you have to do is make sure that the equipment you’re using is safe. Whether it’s a ladder or a piece of scaffolding, you’ll want to check it over and be positive that it looks like it’s in good condition. One...
Construction worker falls, requires emergency care in Queens
When construction teams are working, it’s very important that each and every person has the right personal protective equipment (PPE). If they don’t for some reason, then they could be badly hurt by falling, getting cut or burned or suffering some other kind of...
Working with trenches can lead to workplace accidents
When construction occurs in large cities like New York, it generally involves excavating one or more trenches. These trenches allow qualified workers to place utilities (e.g. water main lines) or infrastructure elements underground and out of the way. The concept of...