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 Formation Of A Scaffold Worker Safety Task Force

Deputy Mayors Carol Robles-Roman and Daniel Doctoroff, Buildings Commissioner Patricia J. Lancaster, FAIA and Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Guillermo Linares, today announced the creation of a Scaffold Worker Safety Task Force.

In recent months there has been an increased number of accidents and fatalities involving individuals working on scaffolds throughout the City. To address growing concerns about the safety of workers on hanging scaffolds throughout the five boroughs, the Task Force will bring together public and private sector stakeholders. The Task Force will be chaired by Commissioner Lancaster and will establish a set of recommendations on outreach, training, oversight and enforcement. The Task Force will also evaluate policy and legislative reforms. Comprised of New York City, State, and Federal government officials, representatives from community-based organizations, construction industry trade organizations and CUNY the Task Force is charged with presenting recommendations to the Deputy Mayors in December.

"During this time of historic growth in the City, new construction combined with regulatory compliance schedules has resulted in an increase in new construction jobs," said Deputy Mayor Robles-Roman. "Ensuring the safety of all scaffold workers and avoiding dangerous conditions and fatalities, requires us to work closely with the Federal government, labor and industry, and community-based organizations serving immigrant and limited English proficient workers. The recommendations of this Task Force will lay the foundation to ensuring that these goals are met." Read more at nyc.gov

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