As the construction industry has evolved, heavy machinery has become increasingly prevalent on modern work sites. However, it can also pose a serious danger to construction workers – about 400 people in America die each year from heavy equipment accidents....
Accident on the Jobsite? Here’s What You Need to Do
Accidents happen – it’s just a fact of life. And when accidents happen on a construction site, you need to know what to do – and how to do it quickly and correctly – in order to minimize injury and...
Staying Safe on Scaffolds
If you work in construction, you’ve likely encountered a scaffold. According to OSHA, an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the industry, work on scaffolds. Here in New York City, scaffolds abound, with nearly 8,000 structures comprising...
New Year, New Safety Requirements for NYC Construction Workers
It’s a new year and that means new safety requirements for construction workers in New York City. As you may know, Local Law 196 required construction workers to have their 30 hours of OSHA training completed by December 1, 2019....
Noise Protection: What You Need to Know
According to a study from the Center for Construction Research and Training, thousands of construction workers every year experience hearing loss from noise exposure on the worksite. The same study notes that while OSHA has listed the official “permissible exposure...