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Workplace Injuries in 2009 at Their Lowest Since Being First Compiled in 1992

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (B.L.S.) of the U.S. Department of Labor released its preliminary results of its 2009 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries…

Posted by SEO Admin on Sep 11, 2010

Construction Work Sites and Bicycles in Japan

We've returned from Japan and notice other differences concerning safetybesides the seat belt requirement in motor buses. For one thing, at every construction site there…

Posted by SEO Admin on Sep 05, 2010

NYC Building Code Does Not Make Landowner Absolutely Liable for Damage to Adjacent Structure Caused By Excavation

Earlier this year the New York City Department of Buildings had a No-Penalty Retaining Wall Inspection Program, in which homeownerscould call 311 to request an…

Posted by SEO Admin on Jul 09, 2010

NYC Buildings Commissioner Launches No-Penalty Deck And Porch Inspection Program

Every homeowner is required by law to maintain their decks and their properties in a safe condition at all times. To prevent accidents from occurring,…

Posted by SEO Admin on Jun 30, 2010

A Busy Season for Criminal Proceedings Involving Construction Cranes

Two deadly crane collapses in 2008, ignited furious investigations into the world of construction cranes and their safety, or lack thereof. Crane rigger William Rapetti…

Posted by SEO Admin on Jun 21, 2010

NYC Buildings Department No-Penalty Retaining Wall Inspection Program In Progress Until May 31

Retaining walls are designed to hold back soil that would move to a more natural slope or incline if the wall was not in place.…

Posted by SEO Admin on Apr 30, 2010

Sixth-Annual Construction Safety Week Starts This Monday

The New York City Buildings Departments Construction Safety Week has, since 2005, been a week-long series of events aimed at raising awareness about safe construction…

Posted by SEO Admin on Apr 24, 2010

Do You Think a Plea Bargain Was Appropriate for Taking Bribes to Fake Crane Inpections?

Last week New York City's former chief crane inspector, James Delayo, admitted that he took "more than $10,000" in bribes to fake inspections and overlook…

Posted by SEO Admin on Apr 01, 2010

Criminal Charges Against Individuals and Corporations Shed Light on Cause of 2008 Crane Collapse in Manhattan

On March 8, 2010, two individuals and two corporations were indicted on criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter and other charges related to the May 30, 2008…

Posted by SEO Admin on Mar 10, 2010

NYC Department of Buildings Announces Construction Site Accident Statistics for 2009

New York City Buildings Commissioner announced an 84% decrease in fatal construction-related accidents in New York City in 2009 when compared to the previous year.…

Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 14, 2010

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