Slip-and-fall accidents are no joking matter. In the winter months, when snow and ice are inevitable, it is crucial that employers and property owners keep their worksites safe for employees, visitors and others. According to OSHA, falls are among the leading causes...
Construction workers face higher rate of accidents and fatalities
Construction workers in New York City face higher risks of accidents and fatalities than employees in other industries. At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we understand the unique dangers that come with working on scaffolds and tall buildings. Taking into consideration the...
Fatal construction accidents are on the rise in New York
As the New York skyline fills with more high rises, the number of fatal construction accidents has also risen. These accidents occur both inside and outside the building. Each death of this kind has serious consequences for the family left behind, and surviving family...
3 takeaways from construction injury statistics
New York has a serious issue with construction-related accidents and deaths. This industry is highly dangerous and seems to be more so in NYC than other places. The worst part is that the problem continues to get worse despite increased efforts to make construction...
How do scaffolding injuries happen?
New York is a big, bustling city and you can find new construction sites anywhere you look. Today, we at Jaroslawicz & Jaros will take a look at how the increased amount of construction can create more hazards for everyone, workers and pedestrians alike. First up,...
Eye injuries leave thousands blind
Thinking of running a board through that table saw without wearing goggles? You may want to think again. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the number of workers who end up blind annually is in the thousands. Work-related injuries...
Scaffold accidents: What you should know
Scaffolds are convenient because they allow for the creation of a stable work area where construction workers can access difficult-to-reach areas. However, because they elevate workers so high above the ground, they're also quite dangerous. Here are a couple of the...
Wearable technology can curb construction worker injuries
The American Society of Safety Professionals recently released a report highlighting ways in which employers can both improve worker productivity and reduce their injuries. In their report, the researchers chronicled how employers can decrease their employees' risk of...
What are the different types of hard hats?
When you visit a work site, you'll often see every construction worker wearing a hard hat. If they aren't, then they're violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Employers in certain industries in the United States are required by law...
27 percent of New York City workers who die are in construction
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 shows that construction workers only account for as little as 5 percent of those who work in New York City. Despite this, 27 percent of them die on the job. There are some clear...