Monthly Archives: July 2012
“Operation Work Brake” Cracks Down on Work Zone Speeding
July 9 marks the beginning of “Operation Work Brake,” a five-day program designed to increase safety of construction work zones. The New York State Thruway Authority plans on cracking down on speeding vehicles during this...
“Raining Shards of Glass” After 4 WTC Crane Slips
A crane accident at the 4 World Trade Center tower last week left shards of glass raining on the street below. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, though it likely shook some workers...
OSHA Helps Workers “Beat the Heat”
When you work in construction, you find yourself working in some of the most unpleasant weather conditions. The heat of summer is just one that prevents unique problems if you are not careful. An outdoor...
Staten Island Accident Highlights Trench Safety
Last week, a construction worker on a Staten Island site was killed when the wall of a trench collapsed on him. The Department of Buildings has issued a stop-work order for the site, and the...
Four Contractors Fined For New Jersey Construction Site Fall Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined four contractors for exposing workers to fall hazards, after inspecting a 20-story building under construction in Jersey City. The fines total $463,350. Altura Concrete, Inc., and...
