Under New York’s Scaffold Law property owners and general contractors are responsible for providing protections for their workers. The legislation, which has been in place for more than 100 years, allows construction workers who get injured or killed on the job to sue the companies that hired them. Many non-union workers rely on this law […]
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A paper published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Morality Weekly Report highlighted data analyzed from several injury surveillance systems and calculated there were 113 fatal falls from ladders, an estimated 15,460 non-fatal falls, and 34,000 non-fatal injuries treated in emergency rooms in 2011. The data revealed that ladder fall injuries (LFIs) represent a large portion […]
Build Up President Gary LaBarbera and NYC Public Advocate Letitia James pointed fingers at Starwood Capital Group for allegedly using irresponsible sub-contractors in their development of condos and hotels in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The two also targeted Kushner Companies, developing the Watchtower properties in DUMBO, for refusing to comply with advocates’ demands. LaBarbera claims that […]
The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) has issued a report claiming that inaction by the government contributed to the death and illness of many Ground Zero workers. Backed up by evidence, NYCOSH claims that due to government negligence thousands of people are suffering from chronic respiratory ailments, cancers and other serious […]
Narrow frame scaffolds are among the most popular pieces of construction equipment. Due to their versatility, many contractors use them instead of ladders because they allow workers to maintain their balance and work more easily from the platform. Minimizing Hazards Some of these hazards associated with narrow frame scaffolds can lead to injury or even […]
Occupational health and safety have long been priorities for employers and contractors. However, safety measures aren’t always put into place, leading to a reported 69,000 injuries and illnesses among state and local government workers in New York alone. New York’s injury rate was reported at 7.0 cases per 100 full-time workers, higher than the national […]
Several contractors working on Mayor de Blasio’s plan to build more affordable housing have been cited for wage cheating and dangerous working conditions. These big players have paid out a total of $11.1 million in back wages in the last three years, according to recent records. However, these findings don’t stop them from working on […]
Taking the proper safety measures to protect your eyes in the workplace is extremely important. Whether you are welding, drilling, or performing any other activity that may pose as a threat to your eyes, you should always follow this simple eye safety checklist: 1. Create a Safe Work Environment Minimize hazards from falling or unstable […]
Alarming trends have formed that show a correlation between work-related injuries and a decrease in staffing, according to a recent study by CSEA’s Occupational Safety and Health Department. The decreasing number of state Executive Branch workers were examined over the past several years and compared with the number of incidents involving workers being injured while […]
A federal appeals court upheld a regulatory safety finding against SeaWorld in the drowning of a trainer who was pulled under by a killer whale. In a 2-1 decision, the appeals court said SeaWorld’s challenge to the finding was unpersuasive and that the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission was correct when it found that […]