The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that one in every five workplace deaths happens within the construction industry. The figures for injuries in this field are also very high. The industry involves various risks and challenges, but there are even more issues...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration establishes the guidelines for protective equipment on a construction site. When working on a construction site, knowing what the law requires your employer to provide for your safety is important. Employer...

Working on a construction site means expecting the unexpected. The environment is dynamic and requires attention at all times. Heavy equipment and construction tasks put everyone at risk of accidents. Understand the hazards to protect yourself from injury....

High temperatures are not only uncomfortable, but they can also lead to illness and death. Working in extreme heat puts people at risk for heat-related illnesses as they endure the heat for extended periods. When work in the heat involves exertion, the risk increases....

Construction workers know just how cold it can get in New York in winter. This time of year, not only are they focusing on safety while completing a project, but they also face the added challenge from winter conditions such as strong winds, icy surfaces and bitter...

If you live in New York and work with electrical equipment, you may be in danger of injury from an arc flash event. In fact, data from burn centers suggests that between one-third and more than one-half of all on-the-job burns are arc flash-related. Arc flashes can...

The recent death of a worker at a construction site in Rochester once again reflects the dangers within the construction industry. Every day, workers such as roofers along with foundation, building, utilities and heavy equipment contractors face on-the-job hazards...