Carol A. Sigmond | Porzio Bromberg & Newman Generally, project owners, construction managers and some general contractors have been investigating ways to maintain progress on their project in face of ‘social distancing’ and ‘stay at home’ orders from governmental authorities. Many workers and subcontractors have joined in the clamor to continue working. However, financially… Continue reading Trade Contractors, Worker Safety, Indemnity, and COVID-19
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New York Scaffolding Law Reform: A Step Backward In Worker Safety
June 14, 2013 There are so-called reformers who are trying to weaken the New York scaffolding law that protecs workers and requires owners and contractors to provide safety equpment and traing to keep workers safe. On Sept. 17, 2008, a 37-year-old Bronx laborer was removing pipes from a warehouse ceiling when he was instructed to… Continue reading New York Scaffolding Law Reform: A Step Backward In Worker Safety