Falls from a height and falling objects number among the more common types of construction accidents. They also bear the risk of very serious injury and even death.New York State's scaffolding laws, codified in Labor Law Section 240, aim to set up safeguards to...
Month: August 2017
Tips for safe driving in New York City traffic jams
Some times all of New York City appears to be one massive, gridlocked traffic jam. It's not your imagination.The Urban Mobility Report compiled in 2014 by Texas A&M Transportation Institute for the New York City, Newark and Connecticut region listed this area as...
Common causes of pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents occur frequently in New York, and you are more likely to be a victim in an urban area than a rural one because of the large concentration of people and vehicles in one place. has a firm understanding of the types of...
When building is booming, does safety lapse?
It seems that anywhere you go around New York City, there are construction projects springing up like mushrooms after a spring rain. While that is good news for the economy, what effect does it have on the safety of the construction workers doing all of the labor?The...
Hands-free devices are not safer for drivers, experts claim
You've likely heard about "hands-free laws" mandating that drivers do not use handheld devices while driving. New York law says that you're not allowed to drive and use any electronic device that you must hold -- like a cellphone.Some experts say these laws are a...