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...
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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...
New York worker in serious condition after fall
Many New York workers put their lives on the line in order to do their jobs on a daily basis. Frequently, safety measures are taken in order to protect workers and minimize the risk of workplace accidents. However, despite precautions, workplace accidents occur that...
What types of accidents cause workplace deaths?
Fatal workplace accidents are always a possibility in any New York workplace. According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal workplace accidents increased in 2014. In fact, these fatal accidents were up nine percent from 2013.Fatalities in the...
Preventing back-over construction accidents in New York
Construction workers in New York face a variety of different hazards on the job. One hazard comes from the large machinery and motor vehicles moving around the job site. These include semi-trucks, dump trucks, forklifts and more. These vehicles pose the risk of...
Does workers’ compensation cover workplace violence?
When people think about workplace hazards, they may think of them coming from the job itself. Workers may think of things like an accident with the machinery causing an accident or injury. However, these are not the only sources of injuries to employees. Other people...
Ensure that employers follow workplace safety rules
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...
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...