Yearly Archives: 2012
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...
New Jersey Ironworker Falls into Acid-Filled Tank
An old roof gave way and caused a worker to fall 20 into a vat of nitric acid. He suffered a punctured lung, broken hip bones, a broken pelvis, broken ribs, and burns on his legs.
Study Says Random Workplace Inspections Increase Safety
For New York and New Jersey construction companies, random inspections are often seen as a headache—an interruption to the regular flow of the work day and the potential to be scolded for oversights and mistakes....
The Breadth of Accidents Covered by Labor Law §240(1): Andresky v. Wenger Construction Co.
By: Robert P. Valletti Defense Attorneys seek alternative avenues to try and beat the liberally construed plaintiff-friendly Labor Law §240(1). The main defenses include doctrines such as sole proximate cause and failure to use safety...
Valuable Safety Resource For Construction Workers
A little-known website from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) contains a wealth of information on construction safety. The site, called the Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health (eLCOSH), allows visitors...
