The plaintiff was performing siding work on a pump-jack scaffold when it collapsed, causing him to fall 35 feet to the concrete surface below. A man who fell more than 30 feet on a job site allegedly ...

The Scaffold Law (Labor Law 240) makes contractors and property owners strictly liable for gravity-related injuries, aiming to improve worker safety on construction sites. Opponents argue the law is ...

Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers. Falls from height remain one of ...

Recent workplace fatalities in Massachusetts have once again highlighted the dangers workers face on job sites — especially when it comes to falls from ladders, scaffolding, and slips or trips. These ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

A woman died Monday after falling about 30 feet from construction scaffolding into an empty pool at the Obama Academy in Pittsburgh. The incident occurred at about 9 a.m. along North Highland Avenue ...

WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) – Michael A. Besozzi II, 36, has been sentenced to serve one to five years in the West Virginia Division of Corrections following a plea in a 2024 assault case. On September 22 ...