New York Construction Report staff write
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) began an unannounced enforcement sweep across the five boroughs on Dec. 22 to address a “concerning recent rise” in construction site fatalities.
While overall worksite injuries in the city dropped by 32% through the first 11 months of 2025, officials reported that fatal incidents have trended upward this year. The “Getting Workers Home Safe for the Holidays” campaign involves inspectors visiting active sites to verify code compliance and distribute educational materials on fall protection and site safety…