An OSHA construction safety task force that descended upon 46 New York City construction sites during two weeks this past summer found that fall hazards topped the list of cited violations. A dozen OSHA inspectors conducted 96 safety inspections and issued citations to 60 contractors for 129 health and safety violations including fall hazards (39), electrical safety (29), scaffolds (17), cranes and rigging (13) and welding/gas (10). Other citations were issued for violations involving PPE, tools, material handling, concrete, hoists, stairs and ladders. The sites were randomly selected to encompass a cross-section of high-risk construction activities, including tower crane operation, high-rise construction, […]