Category: Construction Accidents

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation known as Carlos’ Law, amending a New York State penal law. This law increases the penalties for construction employers who are liable for an employee’s death or severe injury. Increasing penalties that corporations can face adds another layer of accountability for safety protocols on construction

According to New York Labor Law 240, employers must provide adequate devices and equipment to keep employees safe while working at elevated levels. In other words, all contractors, owners, and their agents must erect or provide scaffolding, slings, braces, ladders, ropes, pulleys, hoists, blocks, irons, and other devices to protect

To provide your best effort and performance while at work, you need to be able to fully focus on your job. However, it is impossible to focus if you are concerned about your health and safety at the workplace. You have the right to expect your employer to protect you

Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in construction. Not only do you have to work on an elevated surface, but when a roof is under construction, it may be unstable and can cause a severe accident. If a roof collapses on a construction site, workers are at risk