When people think of workplace accidents, they may think about serious injuries. For example, people may think about the loss of a limb, a serious head injury or a broken bone, when asked to think about a situation where someone is hurt at work. While in many cases,...
In general, people who work are either employees of a governmental agency or private sector employees. If people are in the private sector, then they are not employees of a governmental, either local, state or federal, agency. Private sector employees have a variety...
Workers from across a wide variety of fields are at risk for a serious workplace injury. In particular, many are at risk for back injuries. In fact, back injuries, also known as musculoskeletal disorders, make up 33 percent of all workplace injuries. Workers from a...
New York workers come in all shapes and sizes and have all sorts of abilities. People come to work with their own unique education, disabilities and previous work histories. This diversity is one thing that makes the state so unique. While people may look or act...
New York workers go to work every day for their employers. Company owners and managers may think that they understand what employees are going through, but they are not always in the trenches with workers. And, they rarely face the dangers that other employees must...
Many New Yorkers understand that not all jobs are safe. Many people risk their lives and their health in order to make a living. In today's economic climate, adults are not the only people going to work to support themselves. There are children -- individuals under...
A New York accident can happen to anyone at any time. Sometimes, accidents are minor, and other times they result in serious injuries. New York workplaces are no exception to these rules. Workplace accidents occur all the time and can result in harm to employees.Like...
The death of a loved one can leave a New York family in turmoil. There is often a strong emotional response, even when a death is expected. However, in cases of a sudden death, family members may not even know how to emotionally respond to the death of their beloved....
As the springtime temperatures heat up in New York, workers will be heading outdoors to complete their work. Projects that may have been delayed during the harsh winter weather will once again come to life. In particular, road construction will resume across the...
In New York, tunneling underground is not uncommon. From transportation to sewers and construction projects, there are many different reasons that require underground work. This work can be extremely dangerous and requires special protections for workers.Whenever the...