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Most Common Injuries Glaziers Sustain on NYC Construction Sites
New York is among the five states that currently employ the most glaziers in the construction industry. It ranks fourth, right behind California, Texas and Florida – and just ahead of Washington. Although we often notice the many handsome and protective windows that glaziers install in skyscrapers, few of us are aware of the many professional skills they must master before being qualified to ply their physically demanding trade. Besides mounting windows, glaziers are also often asked to design and build skylights, glass doors and indoor paneling. During their apprenticeships, they must learn to read basic building blueprints and handle various hand and power tools, depending on the tasks at hand. On any given day, glaziers may need to use glasscutters, suction cups, glazing knives – or power tools like drills, grinders, cutters and saws. Although many glaziers work indoors preparing glass for use in building projects, others must brave
NYC Utility Workers Face Numerous Daily Hazards
Whether working directly on building construction sites or adjacent to them, utility workers must exercise great caution when carrying out various tasks. In fact, many of these contractors and subcontractors work directly with electricity – or around natural gas and various toxic chemicals. Other utility workers handle water mains or underground communication infrastructures that involve radio and microwave equipment. On most days, New York City utility workers are either installing new equipment, replacing older materials and wiring, performing routine maintenance tasks – or conducting safety checks as they search for weaknesses or flaws in various systems. To provide a better understanding of the dangers that challenge utility workers, this article first reviews some of the general locations where they often handle their tasks, and then notes the serious injuries they most frequently sustain. Many utility workers face challenging work locations Inside raised boom lifts, (“cherry pickers,” or basket cranes). These
Serious New York City Stairway, Ramp, Sidewalk and Parking Lot Injuries
New York City residents constantly suffer serious injuries while driving in parking lots. They also get hurt when using stairways, ramps and sidewalks. One major medical journal article states that at least one million Americans injure themselves annually on staircases. Although roughly 50% of all homes have staircases, many of these accidents also occur in the workplace. While many people injured on stairs are much older, two-thirds of those who seek emergency room treatment for stairway injuries are between the ages of eleven and sixty. Stairway accidents often occur because people are distracted — or because of design hazards. In some cases, adequate handrails were not provided. Sidewalks, ramps and parking lots also pose unique hazards for many New York City pedestrians and drivers. Disabled people using wheelchairs and curb ramps are often at the highest risk on our streets. One study found that in over 75% of street accidents
New York City Blunt Force Injury Accident Attorneys
At present, Americans age 44 and younger are most likely to die of injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes, falls or homicides. Blunt force injuries to the abdomen and brain account for a very large percentage of these deaths. No one is fully safe from these events since statistics indicate that they hold true regardless of one’s race, economic status or age. Although serious falls often plague the very young and old, a large percentage of falls also occur in the workplace. Every year, many New York City construction workers suffer blunt force trauma when they fall off scaffolding or are hit by tools or building materials that fall on them while they’re handling their assigned tasks. Even everyday shoppers can suffer this type of trauma while walking down the aisles of large warehouse stores where groceries and goods are stored high above customer aisles. And retail workers required to
Strong Closing Arguments Help Us Win Your Personal Injury Case
When trying to decide which attorney you should hire, it’s always best to choose the most experienced, knowledgeable and personable lawyer available. After all, you’ll need someone who can properly analyze the facts of your case before either negotiating a generous settlement with the defendant’s insurance company — or convincing a jury you’re entitled to full compensation for all your losses. You’ll also want to work with a lawyer who demonstrates sincere interest in your case. Try to avoid merely meeting with a law firm’s field representative after you’ve been injured. It’s best to meet early on with your actual attorney to determine if you will feel comfortable working with this person and the support staff. Should your case go to trial, you deserve a lawyer who fully understands how to present the evidence on your behalf – while properly countering the defendant’s arguments. Here’s an overview of the different
Welders Face Many Safety Hazards on NYC Construction Sites
Welders are crucial to every major construction site project. They’re kept busy using intense heat sources while welding together many different types of parts during all phases of erecting or renovating a building. Although many of their most exacting tasks must be handled in confined spaces, welders must also be prepared to take their tools outdoors to work on scaffolding or different levels of buildings under construction. Besides using their hands, welders often use various tools and machines to weld parts together. They also sometimes need to repair parts that require stronger metal seams — or that have holes or indentations that must be filled in to make them stronger. During most of their work days, welders must often carefully monitor the heat sources they’re using to be sure they don’t become too hot or toss of sparks that can cause a fire. Welders need to be quite strong since