Monthly Archives: December 2012
Fire at WTC Construction Site
Another construction accident hit the World Trade Center last week, according to the New York Daily News. The accident involved a fire at a storage container. While no one was injured, this marks the sixth...
OSHA Acts Against Organization Which Fired Whistleblower Over Health Concerns
When you have health concerns at your workplace, it is within your rights to raise those concerns, either to your employer directly or to the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That’s...
NJ Contractor Cited with Electrical Hazards
As a construction worker, your employer has responsibilities to keep you safe. When they fail to live up to these responsibilities, they can be held responsible in the wake of a construction accident or even...
Construction Companies and Their Duty to Protect Against Falls
A roofing company is facing a proposed $70,000 fine for “exposing roofing workers to fall hazards” on one particular site.
Road Construction Accidents Open New Risks
A good number of construction workers work on road projects. Road construction presents many additional risks, aside from those commonly seen in traditional building construction.
Your Rights As a Safety Whistleblower
When you see unsafe conditions on a construction worksite, you have a responsibility to yourself and those around you to take action. This could be as simple as remedying the safety issue yourself, calling it to the attention of a supervisor, or – in certain cases—alerting OSHA to the problem.
OSHA Issues Post-Sandy Mold Warnings
Clean-up and construction workers will encounter mold in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, says the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. For that reason, all workers need to be aware of the dangers of mold and...
OSHA Asks for Safety Regulation Input
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking for input from employers and construction workers. They are set to streamline their construction standards and have issued a request for workers and employers alike to submit...
Crane Accident Crushes NYC Construction Worker
A 38-year-old construction worker was killed in the Bronx last week. According to the Associated Press, Michael Tristan Mananghaya was working just outside of Bronx-Lebanon hospital when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, he “didn’t...
Crane Fire in Australia Has Ties to NY Crane Company
When crane accidents happen, the potential for injuries or even death is huge. These tall, heavy, and hulking machines present unique dangers to those who operate them and to those who merely work in their presence
