Nadie duda que la construcción es una industria excepcionalmente peligrosa para los trabajadores. Con tantas máquinas, herramientas, alturas, sustancias tóxicas, condiciones de ambiente, y otros peligros que los trabajadores de construcción enfrentan todos los días,...
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Las lesiones de construcción más comunes durante el invierno
Todos los que han trabajado en la construcción saben cuan peligroso puede ser. Los trabajadores de construcción tienen que afrontarse diariamente con miles de condiciones peligrosas que podrían resultar en lesiones graves, discapacidades, y la muerte. Pero algunos...
Basic steps to take after a construction accident
Construction sites contribute to a significant amount of workplace injuries. Heavy machinery and the risk of falling make construction one of the most dangerous jobs in New York. See below for basic information about what to do after a construction accident. Acting...
Authorities stop work after tragic construction site death
New York City’s Department of Buildings issued a stop work order after a fatal accident on a construction site in Brooklyn. According to news reports, the accident claimed the life of a 46-year-old man. It involved an excavator which workers were using to haul heavy...
How common are construction accidents?
Working in the construction industry is dangerous. In fact, studies show that approximately 20% of workplace deaths that occur each year are attributable to those who work in construction. Thousands of other construction workers are injured in on-the-job incidents...
Construction workers may benefit from New York safety bill
Throughout New York City, construction is one of the most prominent industries for people to earn a good living, have benefits and be productive members of society. It may even be especially important for Spanish speakers who might have come from other countries and...
Common injuries suffered at construction sites
Construction workers in New York City perform many essential tasks that keep our city running. They repair our roads and maintain our buildings. Construction work, however necessary, presents dangers and many construction workers suffer a variety of injuries on the...
Avoiding construction site accidents by refusing to work
Some people think that construction site accidents are entirely unavoidable. They believe that, because of the nature of construction worksites, they are inherently dangerous, and accidents are unavoidable. However, this is entirely untrue, and the law actually...
The most common types of construction accidents and injuries
There are different forms of liability and different types of legal resources that may be available to injured construction workers depending on the circumstances. For that reason, it is helpful for injured construction workers to be familiar with the most common...
New York construction safety numbers show positives and negatives
New York City is known for its hustle and bustle. A major aspect of that is the number of construction projects that are always underway. Since construction is so prevalent, there is a continuing need for workers to do the various jobs involved with a construction...