OSHA Takes Extra Steps to Combat New York City construction Hazards
OSHA thinks the rise in construction deaths and accidents in New York City is unacceptable and they are taking new steps to combat the problem

Fatal fall at construction site in N.Y., leads to $49,000 in U.S. Labor fines
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited David Burke Construction LLC of Hamburg, N.Y.

Structured Settlements Are Becoming A Popular Mechanism
The sale of structured settlements is becoming a popular mechanism for consumers to get immediate access to cash without taking out a loan

OSHA Forms New York Safety Alliance with Real Estate and Construction
OSHA and HREC will develop and deliver training and education programs focusing on such workplace hazards

New York City NY Construction Fatalities
The victims' employer has been in the highway construction and maintenance business for 60 years and employs approximately 200 unionized workers. The company had develope

New York Scaffolding Law Meant To Protect Workers
The especially high violation rates occurring in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan outside of Midtown and Downtown appear to be attributable in large part to widespread s

Scaffolding New York Accident
The scaffolding accident took place at 210 Park Avenue South in Manhattan, at a building that was undergoing restoration. Nesa, Inc. was the general contractor on the pro

Man Injured At Facility Maintenance Company
The victim had worked for the maintenance firm for approximately two years. He did not receive specific training on installing overhead doors, although, according to a co

Electronic Newsletter Meant To Reduce Work Injuries In New York Among Hispanics
Topics in the first issue include an overview of OSHA's role, responsibilities and services, health hazards posed by exposure to silica dust, a Spanish English dictionary

OSHA and DiVal Safety Equipment Inc Form Alliance to Reduce Injuries in New York
Under the alliance, OSHA and DiVal will share information on best practices and publicize the results through outreach and training materials. They also will encourage ot

Fatal Excavation at University of Rochester In NY
As a result, OSHA cited Ferguson-Hall for an alleged willful violation of safety standards that require collapse protection. OSHA defines a willful violation as one commi

OSHA & SPH Team Up To Help Reduce New York Construction Accidents
Among other things, OSHA and SPH will work jointly to provide SPH students with enhanced knowledge of safe work practices; increase employer and student access to safety

New York Construction Contractors Fined For Failure To Protect Employees
As a result of the investigation, OSHA has cited three contractors, MC&O Construction, Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y; Joy Construction Corp., of New York City; and New York Parti

Protecting Construction Workers in Interstate Construction Zones
New York’s transportation agencies are continually working to improve safety and best practices within highway construction zones. NYSDOT works to ensure that highway wo

Construction Company in New York Cited $60,000 in Penalties
OSHA is also citing DCM Erectors for two alleged "serious" violations, each carrying a proposed penalty of $5,000, for failing to train employees exposed to fall hazards

New York Construction Accident And Asbestos Hazards
Cited were Clarence Wall & Ceiling Inc., a Clarence, N.Y., framing contractor, and Contour Erection & Siding Systems, an Eden, N.Y., structural steel contractor, both of