Worker Safety: What are the NYC Codes that Help

Although construction workers’ have skills and experience that help prevent accidents, construction sites are inherently dangerous leading to serious injuries. Workers benefit from state labor code sections intended to protect them and keep them safe. By becoming fully aware of these statutes, all workers can: help prevent construction site accidents learn how to readily choose responsible new employers --- and recognize when current job supervisors are failing to meet all applicable state and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) work standards. At present, construction workers are entitled to such labor code safety measures as personal protection equipment (PPE), properly maintained hand...

29 May

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New York Construction Site Accident Lawyers Discuss Building Stairway Accidents in the Workplace

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accident Injuries, Construction Accidents, Workers Compensation

Given the constant pressure to quickly erect all new business and residential skyscrapers, it’s a wonder that stairway injury and fatality statistics aren’t even higher. One study indicates that during one year alone, over eight million people required medical treatment for fall-related injuries. Furthermore, the National Safety Council and the Bureau of Labor Statistics have both noted that falls remain the number two cause of workplace fatalities. When it comes to safely use stairways, we all need to stop and reassess the risks involved. After all, 80% of falls on stairways are due to people’s poor choices – as opposed to...

21 November

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Workers Compensation Lawyers Discuss the Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Workers Compensation

Of all the parts of the human body, the eyes are the most vulnerable. A few sparks or flying debris impacting the eye can have life changing consequences. At the same time, eye injuries are among the most preventable. Prevention amounts to taking a few seconds to put on the appropriate eye protection. While eye injuries may occur because an employer fails to provide adequate protection, many injuries happen because of a failure on the part of employees to simply wear their eye protection. Eye injuries have a variety of causes. These include the following: Mechanical Trauma High-speed fragments of metal, rock, concrete,...

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Worker Safety: What are the NYC Codes that Help

New York Construction Site Accident Lawyers Discuss Building Stairway Accidents in the Workplace

Workers Compensation Lawyers Discuss the Causes of Workplace Eye Injuries