Construction Accidents
What Type of Accident Kills Most Construction Workers?
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, and many hazards lead to tragic outcomes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights four primary...
How to Clean Up Construction Dust
Working on construction sites in New York City can present numerous potential injury hazards. However, many people do not recognize the almost invisible danger presented...
How Cold Is Too Cold for Construction?
As winter descends, temperatures drop. When the cold starts to bite, construction workers in New York City face unique challenges on the job site. Employers...
What Are OSHA’s Fatal Four in Construction?
Construction sites are dangerous, primarily because of what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) calls the “fatal four” hazards. The Perecman Firm is here...
NYC Workplace Injury Attorneys at The Perecman Firm, Celebrate Construction Appreciation Week 2023
The attorneys and staff at The Perecman Firm, are privileged to have the opportunity to recognize the hard work, sacrifices, and bravery of construction workers...
The Legal Landscape of Fall Protection: Staying Ahead of Regulations and Compliance
In the hustle and bustle of New York, businesses operate on high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, and construction sites, each activity carrying potential risks of falls. With...
How Many NYC Construction Fatalities Occur in a Year?
It is no secret that construction is a dangerous profession – but just how dangerous it is may still come as a surprise. Every year,...
Work Injuries from Building Collapses Due to Poor Construction in NYC
Construction is part of life in New York City, the largest and most densely populated metropolis in the United States. Buildings, streets, parks, and so...
Best Safety Practices for NYC Construction Workers and Falling Objects
New York City construction sites are more hazardous when employers do not have strong policies protecting vulnerable workers from falling objects. The U.S. Bureau of...
Increased Deaths in Trench Accidents Trigger More OSHA Scrutiny
A collapse at an excavation site can be a nightmare for construction workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines an excavation as any...