Construction Work is the Equivalent of a Disease?

Well, no.

But it is interesting to note that the umbrella that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is the Center for Disease Control.

When you consider that 17,000 construction workers died in America in a fifteen year period, it somewhat makes sense that they place it in the same category as an infectious disease.

If you are a construction worker and the site managers don't place a premium on safety, either report them or find work somewhere else.

Feds Drop Case Against NJ Construction Official

NEW YORK -- Federal prosecutors have decided to drop the extortion case against a New Jersey construction official charged earlier this year in a sweeping indictment targeting the Gambino organized crime family.

A government motion to dismiss the case against Anthony Delvescovo, sent today to his lawyer, said that further investigation found "there is presently insufficient evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt."

The motion did not explain the decision, and a spokesman for the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn declined comment.

For more information, follow the link below.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/08/feds_drop_case_against_nj_cons.html

Don't Wait for it to Be Too Late

Nobody wants to be a snitch. That's completely understandable. But then again, nobody wants to end up crippled, or worse.

If you have spent more than a few years on jobsites, then you probably have a better idea than most as to what constitutes a needlessly dangerous situation on the job. You notice if the scaffolding isn't put together correctly. You notice if there is a danger from falling debris.

Sometimes the general contractors are aware of it too, but are a little too concerned with the bottom line to make the necessary changes.

If you suspect that corners are being cut, but aren't sure, follow this link to the OSHA website. If you do a little research you can probably find out exactly what is being done wrong, and who to contact to make your bosses comply with safety regulations.