Safety Devices Save Lives on New York Construction Sites

New York construction workers are in constant danger of serious head injury accidents, lacerations, falling incidents, machine failures and cave-ins as a result of construction site accidents. It is the responsibility of property owners, contractors and construction companies to ensure that the worksite is not inherently dangerous for the workers. It is the job of employers and contractors to provide safe work conditions for their employees. To decrease the chances of a serious construction accident and the severity of injuries that may result from an accident, an employer must provide safety devices required by the law. Many tragic construction site accidents could have been prevented had the workers been provided the appropriate safety devices.
Employers must provide hard hats for all workers at a job site. It is common for objects such as tools and building materials to fall from above. Wearing a hard hat may not prevent all head injuries but it can greatly reduce the chances of a serious head injury.
When workers are forced to work high off the ground, they must be provided with fall safety devices. Scaffolding accidents are extremely common in New York construction sites. An example of a fall safety device is a safety harness. Workers who are on a roof, for example, should be properly anchored to the building to prevent a potential falling accident. Additionally, some worksites require safety nets to be placed below a worker in case the harness fails. Guard rails are another example of fall safety devices at construction sites.
Employers must also provide eye, face, foot and hand protection. Safety glasses and face shields should be worn while doing certain types of construction work. The type of eye and face protector provided should match the specific type of construction activity. Employees should wear slip-resistant shoes with puncture resistant soles. Steel-toed shoes can also help prevent injuries like crushed toes. High quality gloves should also be worn while working. Heavy-duty rubber gloves should be worn for concrete work, and welding gloves should be worn when welding.
When a worker is injured on the job, workers compensation insurance provides benefits to cover losses such as medical expenses and loss of earnings. An experienced New York construction accident attorney can investigate the specifics of an accident to determine how much compensation may be available for the injured victim and who the negligent parties are.
The reputable New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help injured workers and their families get back on their feet after a serious work-related accident. A construction injury can place significant financial and emotional burdens on the worker and his or her family. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, please contact us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a no-cost consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. We can also help you with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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