Working in New York City can be hazardous to your health. While the construction industry is booming, there are definitely dangers associated with working in the field of construction.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in one recent year, 71 workers...
Month: June 2018
Demostrators snarl traffic, demand funds for speed cameras
If you had difficulty getting to your after-work destination last evening in Midtown, you were certainly not alone.Traffic was backed up for blocks on Thursday, June 21, as demonstrators took to the streets of Manhattan protesting the state legislators' failure to...
1 dead, 1 injured at Manhattan construction site
A tragedy unfolded last month in midtown Manhattan when a construction worker was injured and a security guard at the site was killed by a falling glass panel. The accident occurred on Saturday, May 26, during the morning hours.According to reports, the site of the...
New York construction worker deaths on the rise
If you count yourself among those who earn a living working at a New York construction site, you may know all too well that aches and pains are frequently part of the job. There is a fine line between work-related stress on your body and serious injuries that can...
Did your slip and fall accident occur on others’ property?
Maybe a friend had left his garden hose out in a tangled snarl, and you tripped when walking up to the house at dusk. Perhaps you slipped on spilled liquid and took a tumble in a local market.Either way, you're left with a painful injury and medical bills that you...
Do you practice ladder safety on the job?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the principal cause of construction workers' deaths is falls. Of the total fall fatalities, about a third occur in falls off ladders.In one recent year, the National Safety Council (NSC) reported...