Construction Accidents

With so many tall buildings being constructed in New York, construction companies must keep their workers safe. If not, it could lead to workers in the construction industry falling from heights. Here's more information about why falls on construction sites are...

When you’re working with your construction crew, one thing you have to do is make sure that the equipment you’re using is safe. Whether it’s a ladder or a piece of scaffolding, you’ll want to check it over and be positive that it looks like it’s in good condition. One...

When construction teams are working, it’s very important that each and every person has the right personal protective equipment (PPE). If they don’t for some reason, then they could be badly hurt by falling, getting cut or burned or suffering some other kind of...

When construction occurs in large cities like New York, it generally involves excavating one or more trenches. These trenches allow qualified workers to place utilities (e.g. water main lines) or infrastructure elements underground and out of the way. The concept of...

Construction workers have all sorts of protective gear that they wear on the job. This may include reflective vests to keep from being struck by vehicles, for instance, or eye protection when using power tools. The most iconic piece of equipment, though, is simply the...

As you probably know, falls take the lives of many construction workers each year. Others are seriously hurt as a result of falls, resulting in workers’ compensation claims. When you fell, it wasn’t far. You landed unusually, though, and that caused big problems. You...

The Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) named four types of accidents that are the most fatal for workers in this industry. These are falls, being caught or between objects, electrocutions and being struck by objects. While the other three accident...

When looking at falls on the job, there are many factors to consider. The most common, of course, is height. Technically, you could suffer catastrophic injuries from simply falling on the same level, like slipping on a wet floor and tumbling, especially if you hit...

For construction workers, falls are one of the biggest hazards of the career. Workers are often at different heights on a build, they use ladders, climb scaffoldings, work on roofs and generally just have a lot more exposure to fall risks than workers in other...