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Dob Releases First of Its Kind Multiyear Construction Safety Analysis for New York City For Immediate Release: June 28, 2021 Contact: [email protected], (212) 393-2126 DOB RELEASES FIRST OF ITS KIND MULTIYEAR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ANALYSIS FOR NEW YORK CITY Comprehensive Two-Year Report Coincides with Progress Update on Ongoing Citywide “Zero- Tolerance" Construction Site Safety Sweeps New York, NY – The Department of Buildings (DOB) announced today the release of a new building construction safety report that provides deep insights on construction safety trends in the five boroughs over the 2019 and 2020 calendar years and examines Department initiatives that led to declines in building construction-related incidents and injuries during that time. The report provides a first-of-its-kind analysis of major building construction incidents in the past two years that led to fatal or near fatal outcomes, with details on contributing factors that precipitated these incidents. The report also highlights proactive and data-driven initiatives undertaken by the Department, while bringing awareness to the work of critical Department units, changes in construction safety regulations, and recent efforts to modernize the agency. The Department also released a progress update on ongoing enforcement inspections sweeps happening now at larger construction sites across the five boroughs, an initiative launched in response to recent construction fatalities that occurred earlier this year. Read the 2019-2020 Construction Safety Report “Knowledge is power, and the analysis in this report can help the construction industry keep their workers safe from hazardous site conditions,” said Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca. “We know that a data driven approach and strong enforcement protocols are necessary to keep all of our fellow New Yorkers safe. We simply cannot accept business as usual when workers and the public are put at unnecessary risk.” The two-year report delves into Department data on enforcement actions, incidents, and inspections to provide a deeper look at the factors impacting construction safety in New York City. With an eye on preventing future incidents from occurring, the report puts forward a detailed analysis of the where, when, what, and how of construction-related fatalities and injuries taking place in the city. In the 2019 calendar year, we saw: • 595 construction-related injuries in New York City on building work sites, down over 21% from the 761 construction-related injuries in 2018; • Twelve building construction-related fatalities, the same amount of fatalities that we saw in 2018. In the 2020 calendar year, we saw: • 502 construction-related injuries in New York City on building work sites, down over 15% from the 595 construction-related injuries in 2019; • Eight building construction-related fatalities, down from twelve fatalities that we saw in 2019. This decline in construction-related incidents, beginning in 2019, was the first such decrease in almost ten years, and coincides with changes in Department regulations, including mandatory site safety training for workers on larger work sites, and new proactive construction inspection protocols at the Department. The report examines these recent initiatives at the Department, as well as others that have contributed to safer construction sites including the implementation of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, spearheading new construction safety legislation, and vigorous industry engagement. In response to a recent spate of tragic construction-related fatalities that occurred earlier this year, earlier this month DOB mobilized teams of construction inspectors across the five boroughs to perform “Zero Tolerance” safety sweeps of the city’s larger and more complex construction sites. During these inspections, our inspectors have specifically been looking to ensure permitted construction projects are in full compliance with their required site safety plans, workers on site are properly using safety harnesses where required, and that any controlled access zones at the sites are properly secured to prevent falls. The Department’s “Zero Tolerance” safety sweeps are ongoing. Since these sweeps started on June 1, 2021, the Department has already: • Conducted “Zero Tolerance” safety inspections at over 2,100 of NYC’s larger and more complex building construction sites. • Shut down work at 322 of these construction sites with Full and Partial Stop Work Orders, due to hazardous conditions. • Issued over 1,129 violations for safety issues and code non-compliance issues at these work sites. "Construction deaths are not acceptable. In order to prevent avoidable fatalities, we need better information about construction sites and we need to learn from our mistakes that put workers at risk. This new report does just that," said Council Member Robert E. Cornegy, Jr., Chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings. "We live in an age of information overload, so as Chair of the Housing and Buildings Committee, I am very pleased to see this detailed report providing clarity of insight. We are on the path to giving construction safety the care it deserves." “I would like to acknowledge the hard work of Buildings Commissioner La Rocca and her agency in generating an extensive analysis of construction site accidents," said Council Member Karen Koslowitz. "Their report will undoubtedly lead to fewer construction accidents involving workers and the public.” “The health and safety of construction workers in New York City is critical. That is why I welcome this comprehensive report highlighting a 30 plus percent decline in jobsite injuries and fatalities in 2019 and 2020. Through a rigorous and data-driven approach, including an emphasis on mandated safety training, work site inspections, legislation, industry engagement, and new Covid-19 health and safety protocols, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has been able to improve safety at construction sites across the five boroughs," said Council Member Farah Louis. "This report highlights the very real and beneficial consequences of such an approach. It also helps to better ensure that construction workers end their shifts safely.” "Safety should be a top priority in all construction efforts in our city and I applaud the DOB on their efforts to reduce dangerous conditions at work sites throughout the city" said Council Member Paul Vallone. "Collecting this data is an important step in developing comprehensive and effective plan to make our city a safer place to live and work." "One construction-related fatality or injury is too many. As our city continues to recover, and construction begins to ramp up, we need to make sure we are deconstructing past accidents, and doubling down on safety precautions," said Council Member Peter Koo. "This report looks to finally bring meaningful change to the construction industry and improve working conditions with data-driven initiatives." “The analysis being released today is another significant step forward in our fight to protect all working New Yorkers. We have seen a meaningful drop in the number of construction-related fatalities and accidents in New York City, and the City's Department of Buildings is committed to taking the steps necessary to continue this trend. I'm pleased to see the DOB take the lead in construction safety -- a critical issue for all New Yorkers,” said Council Member Helen Rosenthal. "This very comprehensive report proves that training construction workers properly is the best and most effective way to prevent injuries and save lives," said Council Member Ben Kallos. "By identifying and analyzing what the city is finally doing correctly and making sure we focus on that we could continue to decrease injuries even more. As a city we have a responsibility to make every effort to save as many lives as possible and this report will help us do that going forward." “I am pleased to learn that the New York City Department of Buildings has taken proactive measures to annually study construction safety. Analyzing data and examining new strategies will help to prevent injuries and save lives. Keeping our construction workers and the community-at-large safe is of the utmost importance,” said Council Member Alan Maisel. "The release of this groundbreaking long-term study will arm construction sites, construction workers, and other parties with the information they need to improve and guarantee safety, " said Council Member Mark Gjonaj. "Transparency and good data will provide them the assurance to identify best work site practices to minimize incident risk, creating a safer city as we head into the economic revitalization phase of this crisis that will no doubt include returning major construction." "After reading the DOB Construction Safety Report, it is obvious that the city's increase in enforcement was an investment in people's lives. While even one fatality is one too many, this is very encouraging news and a big step in the right direction," said Council Member Darma Diaz. “We are very encouraged by the dramatic decline in on-the-job injuries this report shows, and we applaud the efforts of both the Department of Buildings and the construction community to keep workers safe," said Brian Sampson, President, Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors. "Safety is everyone’s job and should always be front and center in all that we do. Commissioner La Rocca and her team are to be commended and we look forward to continuing to work with her and her office. "BTEA Contractors have worked in conjunction with the Department of Buildings to raise
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