In New York City, there are many buildings that have steep roofs with risky slopes. If you run a roofing business, you must strive to prevent workplace accidents. Typically, you could achieve this if your crew wears proper roofing shoes during every job. What is the...
If there is rust, it’s time to stop and think about safety
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...
Construction worker falls, requires emergency care in Queens
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...
Working with trenches can lead to workplace accidents
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...
You can get injured with a hardhat on
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...
Chest pain after a fall? You could have a punctured lung
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...
Defective equipment can cause an electrocution hazard
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...
Larger workers may suffer greater injuries in falls
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...
Construction fall safety tips
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...
What are common types of construction injuries?
Construction accidents can leave construction workers seriously injured and wondering where to turn for help with their medical expenses and lost earnings while they recuperate. Workers’ compensation is an important protection against the losses associated with...