Construction poses significant risks to workers and as a result is one of the most dangerous occupations. In New York City alone, construction workers make up only 5 percent of the total workforce, but account for 27 percent of work-related...

Strong winds pose a hazard any time of the year – but construction sites are especially vulnerable. Just last week, the National Weather Service and Department of Buildings issued a wind advisory in New York City, reminding builders, contractors, crane operators,...

Winter is fast approaching, and thought the temperature is dropping, construction work is not slowing down. The cold weather brings a new set of challenges and risks to working on the jobsite, including potentially unsafe conditions as a result of...

Construction accidents involving slips, trips, and falls are responsible for causing a high number of accidents on the jobsite. In fact, falls account for approximately 40 percent of all fatalities that are experienced by construction workers and are the second leading cause...

Energy sources on worksites, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other sources in machines can pose a hazard to workers. If there is an unexpected startup or release of stored energy, such as a steam valve that automatically turns on...