Workplace accidents happen. People are fallible and make mistakes, and unforeseen incidents occur that can end with an injury. For small businesses, the results can be devastating. When you work for a smaller company, it is important to understand what safety...
Workplace Safety
Who is responsible for contract employee safety?
Many companies in New York prefer to hire temporary and contract employees to save their business money. However, these employees are more likely to experience a workplace injury accident, as they are not as familiar with their worksites and are not properly trained....
Worksite inspections can be the key to avoiding OSHA violations
Most workers in New York know that their employers are obligated to provide a safe work environment, free from any foreseeable dangers that could cause injuries. However, what some people may not know is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration --...
Temporary workers and workplace protections in New York
In the modern economy, it has become more popular for employers to hire temporary workers. Many employers turn to staffing agencies in order to find workers to meet a short-term need. Employers choose this route for many reasons. One of these is that often it allows...
Employers and OSHA reporting
New York employees can face serious dangers at their places of employment. These hazards can lead to a variety of serious injuries that can leave an employee hospitalized or worse. Employers have a variety of responsibilities to try and prevent these accidents from...
What are the dangers of diesel exhaust?
Many workers in New York face serious dangers in the workplace. They may think that these dangers only come from obvious things, like dangerous tools. However, often the danger is much more difficult to spot. For example, many workers are placed in danger from diesel...
OSHA provides rights to workers who are hurt on the job
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, is a part of the federal government. Its protections may apply to workers in Schenectady as well as to workers in other parts of New York and throughout the rest of the country. When a worker is...
The Severe Violator Enforcement Program
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...
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...
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...
