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How to Protect Against Falling Object Accidents
Falling objects are common on a construction site. It’s part of the reason everyone wears a hard hat. These accidents have the potential to be extremely dangerous and even fatal. Fortunately, many of them are preventable.
“Green Jobs” Produce New Hazards
Green jobs are a relatively new branch of the construction industry. They are broadly defined as jobs that have the least negative impact on and even work to benefit the environment. These projects include solar...
‘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...
NY State Police and DOT Remind Drivers To Be Cautious of Construction Zone Accidents
When orange signs dot the road, drivers and construction workers are at risk. According to Brian Kelly, regional director of the state Department of Transportation, there were 350 work-zone accidents last year in New York,...
Crane Owner Acquitted in Fatal Crane Accident Case
The crane accident that killed two construction workers happened nearly four years ago. But just last week, it was still being hashed out in the criminal courts. James Lomma, a construction crane owner, was found...
CSB Releases Video on “Hot Work” Safety
In the wake of a 2010 accident in Buffalo, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video entitled “Hot Work: Hidden Hazards.” The video is designed to outline the dangers of “hot...
