New York workers put themselves at risk in many situations. Many people may not see their office jobs as being dangerous, but people may be surprised to learn how many workplace accidents really occur throughout the state. When these accidents happen, employees may...
Month: October 2015
Worker denied benefits after fall at work in New York
Much like private sector employees, public employees face a variety of challenges at work. In some cases, these public employees put their lives on the line in order to do their jobs. They risk their own personal safety for the benefit of others. When an accident...
Grocery store workers and repetitive stress injuries
When people think of dangerous professions, they may think of construction work, industrial jobs or jobs involving hazardous materials. They likely do not often think of grocery store workers. However, New York residents that work in grocery stores face a variety of...
What New York workers are protected by OSHA regulations?
Any New York workplace can be filled with dangers. In some cases, the danger comes from exposure to toxic chemicals. In others, the danger comes from heavy machinery, heights or electricity. Whatever the specific danger is, most New York workers are protected by a...
Health hazards and artificial flavoring for workers
There are very few, if any, consumer products in New York that are made without the help of some worker. In most cases, some person is responsible for at least one aspect of a product's production, processing or transportation.In many cases, people risk their lives to...