Yearly Archives: 2012
Small-town Hero Dies in Construction Fall
Thirty-seven-year-old Lateef Haskins was killed recently while working at a State University College job in Oswego. The accident happened as Haskins was installing metal decking on a University building. According to Syracuse.com, this isn’t the...
Cave-In Accidents a Real and Scary Risk
When you are excavating or digging, the risk of a cave-in may be in the back of your mind. But these accidents are very real, and they’re more common than you might think. When they...
Notable Jury Award Upheld in the Second Department for Ankle & Back Injuries
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. Ankle and back injuries can occur in many ways on construction sites; falling from a ladder and landing on your feet, however, is one way to accomplish both at the same...
Nationwide Effort to Curb Drug Use on Construction Sites
A new nationwide effort is under way to keep workers sober and safe. The effort is led by the Construction Coalition for a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW), which includes five of the largest trade associations in the country.
Workers at Long Island Coliseum Exposed to Asbestos
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found that workers at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum were exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. As a result, their employer is being sanctioned.
The Role of Protective Equipment on Construction Sites
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is equipment designed to help protect workers from injury on construction sites. The equipment an employer requires could mean the difference between going home to your loved ones after a day’s work or being admitted to the hospital.
Even Short Construction Falls Can Be Damaging
Falls are the number one cause of construction-related deaths. Many falls are from heights, but a fall from a short distance can cause equally serious injuries with long-term effects.
Do OSHA Inspections Cost Too Much? Researchers Say ‘No’
Some critics have argued that the expense to employers of complying with OSHA rules costs workers jobs in the long run. A recent study suggests otherwise.
OSHA Announces Safety Contest
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants your help and is willing to pay you for it. OSHA is joining the digital age and has announced a contest for a new app to help educate young workers about on-the-job dangers.
Preventing Roofing Accidents
The National Home Builders Association (NHBA), in conjunction with OSHA, has developed some basic tips for keeping safe while working on roofs.
