Over six years ago, in May, 2018, New York City construction worker Abbos Abbosov was working on a roof project at a Brooklyn Amazon warehouse when tragedy struck. Abbosov fell through a hole that was in the roof, plunging to the ground where he landed on his head,…

Of all the various hazards at an average New York construction site, cranes pose some of the most serious dangers. These towering pieces of machinery not only pose a risk to construction workers, but also innocent people who just happen to be walking by. The clear…

While there are many potential dangers at a typical New York construction site, workers need to be especially careful around electrical hazards. These hazards are often very difficult to spot, and in some cases, they are virtually invisible. The risk for injury or…

Miami’s collapsed condo has captured the attention of the entire world, but could the same thing happen in New York? This incident has certainly raised plenty of questions about the reliability of construction methods in the United States. Many people say that if it…

Some property owners might believe that the building code in New York is a needless source of bureaucratic complexity, headaches, and potential fines. However, a major reason for establishing the building code was to promote safety for innocent workers, and members of…

Sewage has been an important aspect of functioning cities for thousands of years. New York City relies on this crucial infrastructure, and it invests heavily in the maintenance and construction of sewage projects. These are some of the most important construction…

Construction workers in New York rely on a variety of tools to get the job done, and in many cases, these tools make work easier and more convenient. On the other hand, these tools also have the potential to injure, maim, or even kill their users. It’s important to…

Construction accidents continue to occur constantly in New York. It seems as though each week a handful of new workers are either injured or killed due to these tragic instances. Although the government continues to pass new bills in an attempt to make safety…

Two New York city gas distribution companies associated with National Grid have been sued for $21 million, according to a new report. While there are many safety concerns in the construction industry, some of the most notable hazards have to do with gas and other…

On December 14th of 2020, it was reported that a New York construction worker had miraculously survived after falling 5 stories in Ithaca. He had been working on the roof of a structure that was under construction. Fortunately, the 37-year-old man fell directly into a…