Author name: Shulman & Hill

In a major city like New York, construction work is one of the most important industries in shaping the urban landscape. The labor from construction workers is what keeps our apartment buildings safe, creates space for new industries to grow, and has crafted the beautiful skyline that so many New Yorkers are so justly proud […]

Thousands of construction worksites throughout New York City were recently hit with stop work orders for having serious safety violations. The orders came on the heel of a three-month review ordered by City Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca. In total, the city inspected 7,500 building construction sites across all five boroughs. The results from

For much of American history, workplaces have been dangerous and unregulated environments rich in potential for dangerous accidents. However, by the late 1960s, workplace safety became an issue too big to ignore. In fact, 14,000 workers were dying every year in workplace accidents. Thousands more suffered from occupational illness and disabling injuries. A public outcry