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December 14, 2023

Elevated Risk for NYC Latino Construction Workers

The numbers reflect that disproportionate numbers of Hispanic construction workers are being injured and killed on worksites. In New York and across the country, study after study shows that Latino construction workers are being injured and dying on the job at higher numbers and rates than are people of other ethnic backgrounds. While Latino or […]
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December 14, 2023

Ironworkers and Concrete Workers at Risk in NYC

Such workers literally do the work that keeps our buildings upright. In New York City, the height and density of building intensifies the hazards facing construction workers during building, renovation, repair or demolition. Ironworkers and concrete workers are particularly vulnerable to serious injury and death because they create the very bones of buildings: steel girders, […]
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December 14, 2023

Another Horrific NYC Crane Accident

At almost any time, a scan of the New York City horizon includes at least a couple of giant construction cranes silhouetted against the sky. Part of the landscape in every urban setting in America, the height, weight and complexity of these incredible machines present serious dangers to construction workers and others in the vicinity […]
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March 14, 2023

Top 4 Construction Site Safety Violations in NYC

The New York City Department of Buildings issues over 3,000 construction site safety violations yearly. Many of these violations result in serious injuries or fatalities, which is why the state has raised the potential fines for criminal negligence from $10,000 to $500,000. Here are the four most common violations we see when we take on […]
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March 7, 2023

Carlos' Law: Stricter Penalties for Negligent Construction Firms

In December of last year, Governor Hochul signed legislation establishing “Carlos’ Law,” a law which amends the New York State Penal codes to increase penalties for criminal corporate liability for the death or serious injury of an employee by a fine of up to $500,000. Many accidents that occur on New York job sites are […]
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January 10, 2022

4 Factors Risking Workers on Scaffolding

While scaffolding offers necessary support to construction workers, it can also create a wide variety of different hazards. What dangers may put construction workers at risk when they rely on scaffolding to help them perform their daily tasks? Faulty Scaffolding or Inappropriate Setup Workers rely on manufacturers and coworkers alike to ensure the safety of […]
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July 27, 2021

DOB Shuts Down Hundreds of Unsafe Construction Sites

There are hundreds of construction projects underway at any given time in New York City, from road repairs to building renovations. Each of these projects involves materials, workers, and equipment that can be dangerous and put individuals at risk of getting hurt. Despite the numerous regulations to ensure these sites are safe, many remain a […]
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July 20, 2021

Beware of These 10 Common Workplace Hazards

You may be working in a dangerous environment without realizing it. And even if you do see the occasional unsafe situation, you may not recognize just how much danger you could be in when you are on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the following is a list of the 10 […]
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