Construction Safety: How Robust Compliance Programs Can Ensure Worker Safety

With construction less impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a large number of projects in progress across the country, the industry is seeing a rebound in construction activity. This increase in activity, however, means that more demands are being placed upon contractors and the workforce to complete projects on time and on budget, making it tempting to overlook essential construction safety policies, procedures, and protocols in an attempt to complete projects more quickly.

However, recent tragic accidents at high-profile construction projects in the New York City area highlight a rise in construction worker deaths and underscore the need for renewed focus on construction safety. In 2022, 11 workers died, and 554 workers were injured in 751 accidents on construction projects in New York City. Owners and construction managers that have the difficult task of ensuring the safety of workers and project personnel might find it beneficial assess their compliance