Month: October 2018

How marijuana can impact worker safety

On Behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Oct 18, 2018 | Construction Accidents

New York state is seriously considering legalizing recreational marijuana. If this occurs, it could result in safety concerns for employers in many different industries. In 2016, more than 4,600 people who worked in the private sector died while on the job. Roughly 20...

Scaffolding regulations: an overview

On Behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Oct 5, 2018 | Scaffolding Accidents

OSHA estimates that 65 percent of construction workers frequently use scaffolding. Scaffolding accidents are all too common and result in some of the most serious injuries in the industry. This is why construction employers will want to make sure they comply with OSHA...