A rise in fatal construction accidents has New Yorkers worried. New York Times reports there have been eight deaths in construction-related accidents since the start of 2015. This already matched last years' death toll. During the same time period in 2014, there were three deaths. An experienced workers' compensation lawyer knows myriad factors affect the...
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Trench Collapse Can Be Deadly for NY Construction Workers
New York workers routinely perform excavating work and other work in trenches. When working in a trench, there is a significant risk of trench collapse if proper precautions are not taken. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict regulations in place designed to ensure trench collapses do not occur and construction employees do not...
Read MorePrevention of Worker Deaths on Suspension Scaffolding in New York City
An experienced scaffolding accident attorneys knows workers are always in danger when at elevated heights. Although there are strict rules designed to make sure that scaffolding is safe for employees in the construction field and other industries where high work is required, falls still remain a leading cause of workplace injury or death. One high-risk...
Read MoreWind Can Make Scaffolding Work Dangerous for New York City Workers
According to 7 Online, a scaffolding accident near the Brooklyn Bridge was likely caused by wind. An experienced scaffolding accident lawyer knows wind can increase the dangers of working on scaffolding in New York City and can make it more likely that accidents will occur. Before a worker does any tasks on scaffolding when the...
Read MoreAvoid NY Scaffolding Accidents With OSHA Compliance
Many employees throughout New York frequently must perform work on a scaffold. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 65 percent of people in the construction industry spend at least some time on scaffolding. This is around 2.3 million construction workers. A scaffolding accident attorney knows that some of these workers are involved...
Read MoreHow Do OSHA Trends Affect New York Workplace Safety?
Workplace injuries remain a very real concern for employees throughout New York, Brooklyn and the Bronx. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the responsibility to establish workplace safety regulations, to inspect worksites and to enforce those regulations. However, a workers' compensation lawyer knows that OSHA has many shortcomings. OSHA is very understaffed and...
Read MoreOutdoor Workers at Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer brings many risks for outdoor workers, with thousands becoming sick each year as a result of exposure to excess heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers in order to reduce the chances of illness or fatalities. Employers need to be aware...
Read MoreTemp Employees at High Risk of New York Work Injuries
Amid a slew of serious injuries and fatalities incurred by temporary workers - who often aren't properly trained, equipped or supervised - the Occupational Safety & Health Administration division of the U.S. Department of Labor has announced it is increasing its scrutiny of companies that routinely use temp agency services. This is important news because, as...
Read MoreCold Weather Work Injuries in New York On the Rise
A recent NBC New York report indicated that 911 calls for slips and falls on icy pavement have surged in recent weeks. Then there were reports that falling ice from One World Trade Center led to the closure of several bustling streets nearby. And, of course, car accidents are more common when the roadway surfaces are...
Read MoreOSHA Announces Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations For 2013
Employers must comply with all guidelines and all workplace safety rules set forth by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and by state regulators. Unfortunately, employers often fail to live up to their obligations and allow workplace hazards to exist unchecked. OSHA inspectors on the state or federal level respond to complaints or...
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