Serviceable Ropes for Hoists
Most of those who do tough construction and trades jobs in New York have never read the entire New York labor law, and they may
Steepest Slopes Allowed in NY Construction
When it comes to work injury cases, people often think about the most obvious kinds of hazards, including defective equipment, falls from high places and
Who Told Who? Labor Law 240 and the Recalcitrant Worker Defense
As we’ve discussed before, New York State labor law provides a relatively broad and expansive set of protections to New York construction workers, especially around certain
Weight, Motion and Impact
When it comes to handling workplace liability, smart managers have a plan in place. They not only provide safety gear and equipment, but they also
Litterbugs are Liable
It might seem like a trivial detail, but litter is actually a serious thing, and it’s even more serious in places where it might present
Blocked Doorways: A Closer Look at Liability Issues
Some of the things you see on a construction site or in some other workplace settings may seem like small details — until something terrible
Grab some Financial Relief for Your Losses from an Excavation Accident
New York City’s industrial regulations and norms are built to extensively protect workers in excavation sites. They mention extensive shoring and bracing requirements for trenches
Fastening, Weight and Fall Protection: The Three-fold Requirement for Scaffolds
Under the specific terms of New York’s labor law, scaffolds have to meet various criteria in order to be considered safe. Lack of proper safeguards
What Makes NY’s Scaffold Law Unique?
There’s been a lot of controversy over the years about the New York scaffolding law, also called “New York Labor Law 240.” It’s something that
Look Out Below: Standards for Multi-Story Work
Sometimes, construction injury cases can be built around how a work area is set up. The bigger and more complex the workspace is, the more
