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Mar
Biggest Safety Concerns On A New York Construction Site
Working on construction sites in New York is dangerous, not just because of the inherently risky nature of construction work, but also because of the negligent failure of construction site owners, employers, and contractors to protect the workers from preventable construction haz...
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Mar
What Are The Top 5 OSHA Violations?
Employers in the US are required to conform to the safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Data shows that complying with these standards can reduce workplace hazards to a great extent and ensure the safety and well-being of workers. The...
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Mar
Suffered An Eye Injury On A Construction Site? Here’s What To Do
Eye injuries are shockingly common on construction sites. Data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that the rate of eye injuries in the construction industry is much higher compared to any other industry. Every year, more than 10,000 const...
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Mar
Loved One Died On A Construction Site? Here’s What You Need To Do
New York has some of the most stringent labor laws to ensure the safety and well-being of workers – especially those in the construction industry. Despite these laws, construction accidents are alarmingly common in New York. Data from the New York Committee for Occupational Safet...
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Mar
How To File A Claim If You Were Injured On A Construction Site
Construction accidents are a common occurrence in New York. Data shows that construction accidents account for 25% of all workplace fatalities in the state. Despite the fact that New York has some of the strictest labor laws in place to protect the rights of workers, construction...
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Mar
What Type of Accidents Are Most Common in Industrial Workplaces?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers in New York reported over 129,000 workplace injuries in 2020, which translates to an incident rate of 2. 2 injury cases for every 100 full-time workers in the state. Industrial work is considered one of the mo...
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Mar
What To Do If You Were Injured On An Industrial Property
All industrial property owners and managers in New York have a legal responsibility to keep their factories, warehouses, and other commercial properties free of known or unreasonable safety hazards. Businesses have a duty to look out for the well-being of employees, customers, ve...
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Mar
Toxic Exposure On a Construction Site
Workers in the construction industry are often exposed to a wide range of chemicals – many of which are toxic in nature and can lead to serious health problems in the long term. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that employers must train their worker...
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Mar
Is a General Contractor Liable For The Actions of a Subcontractor?
Construction projects generally involve a number of subcontractors, who are hired by the general contractor to handle various aspects of the project - from roofing to flooring, masonry, plumbing, HVAC work, electrical work, carpentry, and many more. If and when a constructi...
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Mar
Can a Subcontractor Sue For Injury in New York?
Workplace accidents are alarmingly common in the construction industry. Data from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) shows that fatalities in the construction industry accounted for 24% of all workplace fatalities in New York, which is higher than ...
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