Construction relies heavily on scaffolds that offer workers access aloft. Although precautions have been implemented, incidents on scaffolds still pose a formidable threat to workers, culminating in devastating repercussions like bone breaks and demise. It is imperative that employers and employees comprehend the factors causing...
High temperatures are the source of several injuries around construction locations in New York. Now that we’ve arrived at the hottest time of year, it’s important to focus on heat-related injuries. Along with defective equipment and various electrical hazards, this contributes to many of the...
If you’ve had the misfortune of getting hurt on construction site, it’s important to investigate whether the incident resulted from negligence. The cause of workplace accidents determines whether you’re entitled to compensation from your employer. Depending on the circumstances, you may sue your employer for...
If you or a work colleague have suffered a construction site injury, you may have a case for civil liability depending upon the circumstances. As you might recall from previous posts, we like to raise awareness for personal injuries involving accidents of various sorts. There...
Posted By Gruenberg Kelly Della || 22-Oct-2020 No one likes it when road construction clogs the streets of their city because it usually causes traffic to back up. You can plot a course around construction zones in some cases, but, in other situations, there is just...
Posted By Gruenberg Kelly Della || 2-Dec-2019 Construction is a dangerous profession by nature, and the risks of the job can become more significant in the winter. The presence of ice, snow, and cold air can endanger construction workers. Supervisors and their employees should take extra...
Posted By Gruenberg Kelly Della || 4-Jun-2019 Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work. Working with heavy machinery, on high surfaces, around chemicals, and with complex equipment are just some of the risks a construction site presents to employees. When a construction worker...
Posted By Gruenberg Kelly Della || 9-Jan-2019 There are a number of different ways construction workers can be hurt on the job site, and electrical accidents are among the most common. Electrocution happens so frequently, in fact, that it has been named by the Occupational Safety...