The construction industry in the state of New York can be dangerous. A total of 1,008 deaths were reported throughout the industry in 2018. Since then, the numbers haven't changed a great deal. The cause of these deadly accidents can be due to a number of factors....
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Vehicles, equipment, dangers, and construction jobs
Working on a construction site comes with many challenges. Avoiding injuries ranks high on the list for many seasoned employees. Even those new to the construction industry understand accidents are sometimes unavoidable. A New York construction site remains very...
Non-union workers face construction accident risks
Anyone who works at a New York construction site faces injury risks. Workers could spend years on the job without incident, but heavy equipment, moving vehicles, heights, and other work environment-related dangers present ever-present risks. Both union and non-union...
Your need to know: About construction accidents in NYC
Residents of the Bronx and Queens as well as other areas of New York may want to learn more about the construction accidents that take place in New York City. In the city that never sleeps, construction is king. There is always some construction happening. However, it...
Steps to take after complex construction accidents
Construction accidents caused by large, complex machinery occasionally happen on worksites of big buildings in the Bronx and Queens in New York City. Scaffolding and smaller machinery can also cause accidents, especially in bad weather. Nevertheless, most construction...
NY construction accidents rise above national average
The number of New York construction accidents has recently risen above the national average. This is cause for concern on many levels. A recent report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health shows that deaths at construction sites accounted for...
The purpose of NYC scaffolding laws
Every construction site in New York City is protected by scaffolding laws. OSHA may set standards as to how scaffolds are erected and used, but the city's laws determine who is liable for accidents when they occur. What scaffolding laws do New York City constantly has...
These four construction accidents are the most fatal
The construction industry in New York is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Construction workers are regularly exposed to many different types of hazards on a daily basis. There are four construction accidents that happen much more frequently than others...
NYC is cracking down on construction accidents and fatalities
Residents and businesses of New York City and nearby areas of the Bronx and Queens may want to learn more about how NYC is conducting safety sweeps, with zero tolerance of violations at construction sites. This is after a recent string of fatalities of construction...
How dangerous is construction work?
Certain professions come with a greater risk of injury than others. Anyone working around hazardous materials or performing tasks at great heights may narrowly dodge an injury time and time again. Construction workers in New York could find themselves dealing with...