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Heavy Machinery Doesn’t Have To Pose A Danger For Workers
One of the primary sources of injury on a construction site is heavy machinery. Further, over one-third of all work injuries and about 14 percent of fatalities are caused by these machines. When safety is a priority for employers and their workers, heavy equipment can…
Ladder Safety: A Necessary Precaution At Construction Sites
Using ladders safely must be a priority for anyone who is working with one. Without everyone following the proper safety procedures, there is a chance that a worker will suffer an injury that can’t be easily overcome. In fact, falls are the top cause of…
When Do Floors Cause Slip-And-Fall Accidents?
Many slip-and-fall accidents happen as a result of problems with flooring. If the floor is uneven, slippery, dirty or in a state of disorder, it can present a slipping or tripping hazard to property guests. Here are a few of the most common floor-related hazards…
Is Your Workplace Safe?
You may have been working at your construction site for almost five years. You wear a hard hat every day, and make sure to take the necessary precautions. How do you know if that construction site is safe? What exactly is a safe workplace? Workplace…
The Dangers Of Forklifts
Forklifts are one of the most commonly used types of vehicles across the country. These powered industrial vehicles are seen everywhere from construction sites to factory floors. Unfortunately, the fact that they’re so common may lure workers into a certain false sense of security around…
Pedestrians Injured, Killed By Vehicle Leaving Car Wash
Pedestrians in cities know all too well that cars are a constant hazard and they know to be cautious around any moving vehicles. Unfortunately, no one could have been prepared for the recent events at a car wash in Brooklyn. Witnesses say they simply can’t…
Be Wary Of Scaffolding On New York City Streets
New York City streets are covered in miles of scaffolding, and a lot of it is dangerous to be near. The stuff seems to be everywhere. Tall, precarious-looking structures of metal and wood are lined up all over the city’s more than 7,000 buildings with…
7 Signs A Senior Should Stop Driving
Senior citizens often want to keep driving as they age. They’ve been doing it for 50 years or more, and they want the freedom and independence that come along with it. Unfortunately, that does not mean it is safe. Did you know that senior citizens,…
Inspect Ladders Before, After Usage
Nearly 4,700 workers died on the job in 2016. Of those deaths, more than 21 percent were in the construction industry. Numbers like these emphasize that the industry must continue to focus on worker safety including training as well as wearing the proper personal protection…
Construction Worker Killed When Window Crushed Him
In March, a 34-year-old construction worker was killed at a work site in Jamaica, Queens. The site is one that is known to have had safety violations in the past, including 37 open violations that were issued by the Environmental Control Board. The brother-in-law of…
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