The field of construction can be a physically demanding profession and the requirements of project tasks could take a significant toll on a worker’s body over time. Professions that involve intense physical labor can create a variety of safety risks for workers and...
Knowing the types of hazards one might face while on a construction project site may be integral to finding ways to promote job site safety. Incidents involving falling objects remain a prevalent cause of injury in the construction industry. Knowing how similar...
Many construction workers may operate with and around machines such as drills and saws nearly every day and they might not be aware of the possible health hazards this can bring. Heavy-duty tools and machines can lead to prolonged exposure to vibration, which could...
If you are a New York construction worker, your employer no doubt provided thorough training before allowing you to carry out your duties on a job site. If your employer scheduled you to work at great heights, you may have undergone additional, specialized training....
There may be various types of projects on construction sites that require workers to operate at heights. Machines such as cranes may play a significant role in helping construction workers in New York carry out such tasks, but there may also be some risks associated...
Taking steps to improve workplace safety is a goal that remains relevant to many of those who operate in the construction industry. However, construction workers in New York may still face certain types of safety hazards nearly every day and the outcome of any type of...
Many people believe New York labor laws are biased against contractors or building owners on construction sites. Those who think so often refer to ''The Scaffold Law,'' which was enacted in the 1800s. You may have also heard this law referred to as the ''strict...
While an accident can occur in the blink of an eye on a construction site, the fallout thereof could have a lingering impact on the safety and lives of those involved. Falls from heights remain a common cause of injury in construction accidents and even a fall from a...
There are some types of safety hazards that might exist in nearly all fields of profession, but some fields continue to be more hazardous than others. While it may come as no surprise that construction can be one of the more dangerous professions, many workers in New...
Cranes are a common sight in construction zones throughout New York. These temporary structures allow workers to move items that are too massive for people to lift, especially to higher floors of a structure. While the purpose of a crane is to transport objects...