I was wondering if any one had noticed the stepped up enforcement 
mentioned in this article?

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/fatality_drop_for_hardhats_cLXcXxueVP4lDhPRas8F5J


  Fatality drop for hardhats

By TOM TOPOUSIS

/Last Updated:/ 11:15 AM, January 8, 2010

/Posted:/ 3:38 AM, January 8, 2010

Construction site deaths fell a whopping 84 percent from last year as 
the city instituted tougher safety rules and building slowed due to the 
recession, officials said yesterday.

Three fatal construction accidents were reported last year, compared 
with 19 deaths during 2008 -- including nine who died as a result of two 
horrific crane accidents on the East Side of Manhattan.

The accidents prompted a sweeping review of safety standards that gave 
the Buildings Department <http://www.nypost.com/t/Buildings_Department> 
expanded enforcement powers, while requiring more extensive worker 
training.

"We have been working to change the culture of the construction industry 
- to put public safety ahead of profit - and our message is being 
heard," said Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri.

Fatal construction accidents had been rising steadily in connection with 
the city's building boom, which has since cooled dramatically.

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