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Construction work typically continues year-round in New York. The summer months often see a surge in demand for construction services in both the residential and commercial sectors. Construction professionals may find themselves working long hours during the warmest...

Scaffolding is theoretically a means of increasing the overall safety of construction workers. Instead of needing to go up and down ladders, which can be unstable and dangerous, workers can rely on the more permanent and therefore theoretically safer assistance...

Construction workers in New York often have competitive benefits packages provided by their employers. Unfortunately, the compensation offered to construction workers is a reflection of how dangerous the job can be. Minor mistakes by an individual worker on a...

New developments in technology can have ripple effects that reach far beyond one area of industry. People have begun to enthusiastically embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology of the future. The growth of AI could have implications for many different...

When you work in high spaces, your fall protection harness is the number one thing that keeps you safe from a fall – but how do you know if your harness is reliable? Fall protection harnesses can suffer from significant wear and tear over time, and age and use can...

Construction work remains one of the most dangerous occupations for blue-collar workers. They have to work around dangerous machinery and hazardous chemicals. They may have routine exposure to electricity. Workers can fall or drop items from significant elevations,...

Early in the morning on July 26, 2023, a fire broke out on a construction site in Manhattan, eventually leading to a crane collapsing from high above onto the city streets. Twelve people, including several construction workers, were injured. Although they probably...

Construction sites can be dangerous environments, and the safety of workers should always be a top priority. Unfortunately, accidents do occur, sometimes resulting in fatalities. When such tragedies happen, questions arise regarding accountability and legal...

New York has a proud legislative history of enacting new statutes for the protection of construction professionals beyond what federal law requires. For example, New York passed the Scaffolding Law holding building owners responsible for gravity-related injuries long...

People who work in the construction industry face many hazards on a daily basis. It’s up to their employers to ensure they have the tools and techniques they need to remain safe. There are some risks that occur often, but they’re sometimes overlooked. Even a small...