Monthly Archives: June 2012
A Difference of Opinion: First and Second Departments Differ over Whether a Provision of the New York State Industrial Code can Support a Claim under Labor Law §241(6)
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. New York Labor Law §241(6) is unique: it requires a plaintiff to show a violation of a provision of Part 23 of the New York State Industrial Code. In Ross...
MTA Monitors Air Quality at Second Ave. Construction Site
After months of complaints by workers and residents alike, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is now paying close attention to air quality around the Second Avenue subway construction zone, and they are sharing their information with...
“Green Jobs” Produce New Hazards
Green jobs are a relatively new branch of the construction industry. They are broadly defined as jobs that have the least negative impact on and even work to benefit the environment. These projects include solar...
OSHA Scaffold Safety Measures
OSHA creates safety regulations for nearly every conceivable tool used in the construction industry. And it seems that those regulations are the most complex and numerous for the tools that have the most potential for...
Chemical Exposure on Construction Work Sites
The opportunities for injury are plentiful on a New York or New Jersey construction site. Often the highest risk for injury is dependent on the type of job site. If you are working in a...
Study Links High Non-Fatal Accidents to Level Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
A study has found that states with higher occurrences of non-fatal construction accidents have lower rates of fatal accidents.
Dangerous NJ / NY Worksite Conditions: What Can You Do?
According to OSHA, you have a right to a safe work environment. When there are unsafe conditions, you can do something about it.
A Nexus between Laws: Where Labor Laws §240(1) and §241(6) Overlap
By: Robert P. Valletti Despite the fact that cases often allege violations of both Labor Laws §240(1) and §241(6), there are vast differences between the two statutes, such as when one section will aply and...
Using Your Rights Under the OSH Act of 1970
Many construction workers know of OSHA only as the organization that doles out all of the safety regulations and holds cumbersome inspections. But what they don’t realize is that OSHA is tasked with ensuring that employers are protecting their employees’ right to a safe workplace.
‘What Must Change to Make NYC Crane-Safe’
The title of this blog post matches that of an editorial posted on the Engineering News-Record (ENR.com). The editorial echoes what many people are saying about crane-safety—that something must be done. The editorial calls for...
