On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Mar 21, 2019 | Ladder Accidents
The American Ladder Institute designated March as Ladder Safety Month as a way to raise safety awareness, reduce the number of OSHA violations and encourage inspections. Ladder-related accidents are to blame for more than 100 deaths and thousands of injuries every...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Jan 23, 2019 | Ladder Accidents
Construction workers are most at risk for ladder injuries, but people in many other occupations are injured in falls from ladders each year. There are several things New York workers can do to make using a ladder more secure. First, it is important to choose the right...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Dec 28, 2018 | Ladder Accidents
Training in ladder safety can be important for workers in New York. From 1989 to 2005, over 2 million people went to the emergency room because of an accident involving a ladder. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, around two-thirds of...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Dec 12, 2018 | Ladder Accidents
Ladders can be effective tools when attempting to get work done on a New York job site. However, it is important that they are used safely. In some cases, it may be better to use another tool. Consider using another tool if the ladder cannot be stood on properly or if...
