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Ladder accidents are a common cause of both injury and death for construction workers in Long Island and across the country. In fact, falls on construction sites happen so frequently that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists them as one of the fatal four hazards in the workplace. Before asking you to step foot on a ladder, your supervisor…
Depending on your profession, you may be responsible for operating a bulldozer on construction sites. While this machinery can help complete a variety of tasks, such as grading land, it also has the potential to cause serious injury or even death. Above all else, you should never use a bulldozer unless you’re qualified to do so. This is a complex…
If you work in the construction industry in New York, you may find yourself using scaffolding to complete a variety of jobs. While the use of scaffolding can improve efficiency and help you maintain a high level of safety, this isn’t always the case. There are a variety of mistakes that can result in a scaffolding accident, including the following:…
The spring and summer months in New York have the potential to bring quite a bit of rain to the local area. If you’re working outdoors when the rain begins to fall, such as on a construction site, it’s critical to adjust your approach to prevent an accident. Here are five steps you can take to stay safe when working…
In February, nine construction workers were sickened by their exposure to carbon monoxide on a New York City job site. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) reported the rescue of the workers from a confined area of the site located in Kips Bay at 30 E. 29th Street shortly before the end of the work day. At approximately 4:45…
When you think about construction site deaths and catastrophic industries, what comes to mind? Most people answer falls from height, building site collapses or some kind of mechanical failures that put workers in harm’s way. But in reality, construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces, and disasters and even deaths can occur abruptly without any warning. Consider this tragic case that occurred a few years…
Scaffolds are integral parts of most construction sites, but just because workers use them day in and day out does not mean that they’re using them safely. In fact, even workers who have been thoroughly trained on scaffold safety may become complacent over time and forget to pay attention to the most important details that will keep them safe and…
Anyone who has spent time working on a New York construction site knows how dangerous they are. They also know that their employers must — by law — take specific action to limit the risks associated with working at a construction job site. According to the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), here are two of the top hazards that…
New York hardhats work on scaffolds every day, but that doesn’t make these devices any less of a safety risk. In fact, the longer you work at elevation on a scaffold, the more likely you are to suffer a serious accident. Therefore, it’s vital that you stay alert to all safety risks associated with these vital pieces of construction equipment.…
As someone who works in construction, it’s normal for you to use a ladder. The problem with ladders is that there is a high risk of falling, especially when they are not used correctly. In the wrong circumstances, someone could fall and be severely hurt or even killed. A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that…