New York State's Labor Law 240, also known as the Scaffold Law, is a crucial piece of legislation that provides important protections for construction workers. The law specifically addresses the issue of falling hazards, which are a significant risk factor for workers on construction sites. Here is what you need to...

Any New York construction worker can tell you they have a dangerous job, and their anecdotes are backed up by statistics from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

According to OSHA, working in construction is one of the most dangerous careers in the country, where about...