New York workplaces have a responsibility to keep workers safe. Employers must do everything they can to follow safety regulations and avoid workplace accidents. While most workplaces take pride in keeping their workers safe and following these safety rules, there are...
Year: 2016
Understand the right to medical treatment for a workplace injury
Workers in New York can suffer a variety of different injuries in the workplace. These injuries can range from minor to severe. When injuries are minor, workers may not even explore their compensation rights or need to see a doctor. However, when workers are more...
OSHA fines New York company after employee injured
New York employees go to work and expect to be safe. However, many workplaces fail to adopt safety regulations that can help keep employees free of injuries. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, can step in during these situations to enforce federal...
How common are injures to public employees?
Many people in New York work for government agencies. These governmental agencies can be at the local level, state-level or federal level. No matter where a person works, that person can be exposed to risks that can lead to a workplace injury. Governmental workers are...
Private sector workplace injuries in 2014
Most people know that they are at some risk when they enter their workplaces. In many cases, individuals understand that there is some risk in completing their jobs. However, people also expect that this risk will be mitigated by their employers. People want to...
When will OSHA investigate a New York workplace?
It should be the goal of every New York workplace to keep employees safe from harm. However, accidents still happen that lead to serious injuries. These injuries can have serious impacts on a worker's personal life. Not only can the worker incur medical expenses as a...
When unsafe conditions lead to an accident, know your rights
Construction sites in New York can be extremely dangerous. Even under the best conditions, construction equipment is large and comes with the potential for accidents. Even when the equipment is being used correctly and safety procedures are in place, construction...
Unsafe conditions lead to worker injury in New York
Workers in New York need to know that they will be safe when they go to work. If people don't feel safe, they won't be able to work effectively. However, many individuals go to work when safety guidelines are not properly followed. They risk their health and...
New York workers and mold safety
New York workers face a variety of hazards on the job. Some of these hazards may come from the people or things with which they work. However, other individuals can face environmental hazards that pose a risk to their overall health.Mold can often pose a serious...
When does OSHA inspect New York businesses?
New York workers may feel like they are in danger when they go to work. They may encounter situations, they believe, can result in serious injuries to themselves and others. Employers are supposed to follow safety rules to prevent these types of situations. They are...