Construction scaffolding is a common sight throughout New York City. In fact, many New York residents have become accustomed to it, despite the popular opinion that it is an eyesore. Building construction may be more than an unpleasant sight, unfortunately....
Working in construction can be tough for a lot of reasons. In addition to high-pressure environments due to disgruntled co-workers, dangerous machinery and poor weather, construction jobs often involve tough tasks that bring up serious risks. For example, many...
It is no secret that working in construction comes with a hefty dose of injury potential. In fact, it is potentially one of the most fatal jobs in both New York and the United States. According to OSHA, one in five deaths last year in the private industry were in...
Construction accidents in New York are all too common, particularly in the areas that are severely crowded. Because of the nature of the job, these accidents are often completely debilitating or may even result in death. While there are certain rules that your...
If you work in construction, you know your job is dangerous. There’s no question that you’re assuming some risk when you work on scaffolding hundreds of feet above the ground. But you also know your employer needs to take precautions to make your workplace as safe as...