When you think of New York City, the first thing that probably comes to mind is skyscrapers and all the tall buildings. It’s a city of tall, thin buildings—making the most of the small space on the ground by going up and up. It’s not unusual for buildings to have 80, 90, even 100 floors here in the Big Apple. While the idea of working or living high up in the sky can be intriguing, the construction of such projects can be extremely dangerous for construction workers.

Falls remain the number two cause of workplace fatalities, and the risk of a fall only increases the higher the building stands. However, it is important to remember that 80% of falls are due to people’s poor choices, which could be not properly looking where you are going or failing to adhere to the safety restrictions or cutting corners. While some accidents occur because situations are unsafe, more often than not the fall happens because of the victim’s lack of judgment.

Construction workers work in dangerous situations every day but safety regulations and restrictions are in place for a reason: to keep you safe. Here’s a list of tips construction workers should follow when working:

• Give your job the full attention it needs. Don’t put yourself in a potentially hazardous situation by being on your phone or daydreaming of your next vacation. Always focus on the task at hand and make sure you are doing things deliberately and carefully.
• Adhere to all safety regulations. This means wear your helmet and safety vest, do not walk where you are not supposed to or where the ground is not secure and do not cut corners to make sure a job gets done more quickly. Safety first!
• Always examine your worksite and make sure the supervisor knows if anything could pose a problem. If you come across a potentially dangerous situation, make sure others know so they don’t fall victim to it. Keep yourself and others safe whenever you can.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a construction accident, call our office today. Our attorneys have over a combined century of experience dealing with construction accident cases in and around New York City and have achieved over $100 million in settlements and verdicts to prove our success record. We have spent countless hours analyzing construction accidents and we do everything from checking surveillance footage to speaking with expert witnesses to make sure justice is served. Call our office today to figure out your next steps in your construction accident. We are here to help you.