If you are a New York construction worker, you need to be aware of some important safety tips that will help you avoid a serious fall accident. Within the construction industry, falls are one of the leading causes of injury and unfortunately, a construction fall can lead to lifelong disability. Construction falls have been associated with head trauma, back injury, spinal cord injury and bone fractures.

Don't leave a construction fall to mere chance. You can be proactive and take safety measures to protect yourself from a serious construction accident.

The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized the significant danger of falls on construction sites and has therefore released numerous tips to help prevent these types of accidents. According to OSHA, you can reduce your chances of being injured in a construction fall if you ensure that openings and holes are covered and that walking and working surfaces have the strength to support your weight.

OSHA has recommended that portable ladders are positioned so that the side rails are at least 3 feet above the landing and that these ladders are inspected to make sure there are no cracks, breaks or defects.

For more information on this topic, read the article, Preventing Falls at Construction Sites.

If you have been injured in a New York construction accident, contact the Manhattan accident attorneys at the law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445 for legal advice.