live_It’s Just A Conversation Construction Accident New York City Harold Has Fallen

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New York City construction the cost of insurance is unreachable for many small business in some cases. Employees are getting hurt businesses property owners alike are paying the price.. Walking down a street in Brooklyn someone reached out and grabbed my arm I was surprised It was Harold I returned a welcome hug back so happy to see Him Meet Harold, a professional painter, someone I knew and seen for years very responsible, very caring to the business that he works for but Harrell has fallen. Harold has injuries, life, long injuries, neck plate, back plate, back screws. As I was concerned about the cost of operating in New York State when it comes down to safety, I would’ve never imagine someone I know who has taken a fall. here are some valuable takeaways. Harold went back to work the next day Do not do that report your injury It is very important to pay attention to the documentations you signed the Job Site posters of the employer information and the Safety track Rec because we are responsible for keeping the safety track record of any injuries reported as much as possible . you must work for businesses and companies that have a Safety culture. The employees must pay attention to all the Safety trainings That means who are you working for? What are the safety protocols? What is the phone number what to do when one gets hurt? Harold fell in a bathtub. How would anyone have known if he was not able to get up and that could’ve been another factor to his injuries by moving Report injuries, do not work alone, if possible, protect your self if you are above 6 feet or more on a ladder tie yourself off. Harold will never be the same construction is dangerous. You cannot take a risk if you cannot reach something comfortably review your task come up with a better way or consult your safety officer on best practice I stricken by what happened to him and it is very disturbing I also personally witness somebody falling face first this year, 25 feet in front of me with a makeshift contraption with a ladder on top of another scaffold, not tied off in the entries, and the embarrassment in the pain and suffering was horrible to see stay safe stay well if you cannot reach it comfortably go get a safety consultant that’s on the joband make sure you stay awake in your OSHA classes