Category: Construction Worker Rights
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 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...
Sandy Recovery Brings in Construction Crews from Across Country
Thousands of construction workers are converging on the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. They will be cleaning up messes, demolishing damaged buildings, and repairing others. And throughout, safety will be a top concern.
Syracuse Company Faces Steep Fines for Fall Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is levying fines against a Syracuse construction company for exposing its employees to a serious risk of falls. According to a press release on the official OSHA website, the...
OSHA Cites NY Contractor for Violations in FL
A Saratoga Springs, NY, contractor faces penalties from the Office of Safety and Health Administration for various violations that put workers at risk of injury on a Jacksonville, FL, job site. According to a press...
Demolition Accidents Common, Preventable
When we think of construction accidents, we think of those that happen as workers are building something. But demolition (the tearing down of structures) presents similarly dangerous work conditions and numerous accidents every single year....
Second Department Reverses a Plaintiff’s Summary Judgment Award under Labor Law 240(1)
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. As all (if not, then hopefully MOST) personal injury attorneys who handle cases alleging violations of the plaintiff-friendly Labor Law § 240(1) know, to impose liability pursuant to Labor Law §...
Whistleblower Protection: What is it?
You have a right to work in a safe environment. And many construction sites go to great lengths to ensure the worksite is free of additional risks and hazards. But when you are put in...
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.
Census of Work Injuries: Fatal Accidents Down
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently issued preliminary results from their annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, indicating the number of fatal accidents were down in 2011 from 2010.
