Making Demolition Work Sites Safer
Health and Safety must be a priority on all demolition sites in New York. Well-planned demolition projects, many of which involve intricate deconstruction of old buildings, must be the goal....
Scaffolding Injuries Can Be Avoided
Willie was a construction worker, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training. Sometime last year he fell 20 feet from an unsecured scaffold. He was part of a...
Watch Out and Keep Alert to Avoid Forklift Accidents
Few are surprised when told that forklifts are dangerous; as many confess they just look hazardous. Approximately 100 workers are fatally injured every year and around 95,000 are injured while...
Hiring A Construction Accident Attorney
Do you need experienced legal advice or representation from a qualified construction accident lawyer? Construction law covers a wide range of legal issues, from representing construction workers due to injuries...
Hiring A Construction Accident Attorney in Corona, New York
It can be difficult or nearly impossible to think clearly, act quickly, and handle all areas of your accident appropriately in order to receive the care and compensation you deserve. ...
Keep Up With Your Construction Site Fire and Emergency Evacuation Plans
Keep Up With Your Construction Site Fire and Emergency Evacuation Plans: By Neil Kalra Building and Construction fires and other emergency evacuations are significantly more common than most people think....
Safety First Prevents Workers from Being Injured in Trenches & Excavations
Safety First Prevents Workers from Being Injured in Trenches & Excavations: By Neil Kalra This year got off to a bad start for trench collapses as seven U.S. workers perished...
Don’t Rush that Job. It Increases Your Chances of Being Injured
Don’t Rush that Job. It Increases Your Chances of Being Injured: By Neil Kalra It’s human nature to want to finish a job ASAP. Completing a task quickly lets you...
Dangers of Power Cutting Tools
Dangers of Power Cutting Tools: By Neil Kalra Power saws pose the greatest danger – percentage-wise – of injury to construction workers. They are used to cut a variety of...
The Many Types of Construction Falls and How to Prevent Them
The Many Types of Construction Falls and How to Prevent Them: By Neil Kalra The single biggest killer of construction workers is falling. According to the BLS – Bureau of...