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Could Cell Phone Apps Help Protect New York Construction Workers?

Summer may be over in New York and New Jersey, but hot weather may stay with us for another few weeks. Even if the cool weather settles here in early fall, another warm season will eventually be upon us and there may be a new way to know if it is too hot to work safely in New York.

New DOL App Designed to Prevent Heat Illnesses and Injuries

Last month, the Department of Labor announced the release of a free cell phone application that may help construction workers and supervisors prevent heat-related illnesses. The app uses information from the heat index and the user's location to determine what safety measures should be taken to prevent the construction worker from a heat-related construction illness or injury. For example, the app may encourage the user to drink more water or take a rest.

How Effective Are Apps?

Smartphone applications are a rather new way to encourage compliance with construction regulations and help protect workers against serious injuries or illnesses. The effectiveness of cell phone apps in construction safety have yet to be tested over a long period of time. However, they may prove to be a low cost way to help workers and supervisors make important safety decisions in the future.

What Should You Do If You've Been Hurt on a Construction Site?

If you have been hurt on a New York construction site, then it is important to contact a New York construction accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights and potential recovery. Your employer has an obligation to comply with existing regulations regardless of whether an app exists to make compliance easier.

For more information, please contact an experienced New York construction accident attorney today at 1-800-362-9329 to discuss your individual case and possible recovery.

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