Most people understand that certain jobs carry higher risks than others. For example, construction workers who are building buildings 50 feet off the ground are in more dangerous situations than office workers who work on a computer. But, no matter what job...
For workers in Schenectady, New York, their job is usually about the paycheck. Few people work just for fun. Instead, people work to pay their bills and support their family. When a workplace accident leaves a worker out of work, it can be devastating for peoples'...
Construction sites are dangerous. Power tools, large equipment, vehicles and other construction materials can all easily cause injuries. Therefore, state and federal regulators have created safety rules that are aimed at protecting construction workers and preventing...
Every day New York workers in all sort of jobs are exposed to silica dust. This dust is the byproduct of working with mortar, brick, concrete and stone. These tiny particles are less than 100th the size of a grain of sand. When workers grind, drill or otherwise crush...
Recently an asphalt plant in New York had an unexpected explosion. The company operates more than 12 different plants across New York and other eastern states. The company is responsible for supplying construction materials including gravel, sand and asphalt around...
While there are a lot of perks when a person works for the local, state or federal government, these workers are not immune from workplace accidents. A workplace accident, or workplace injury, can happen to any worker, in any line of work at anytime. Workers need to...
No one likes to think about getting hurt at work, but it happens. Workplace accidents happen all the time in New York and around the country. While some workers may think that they are immune, most occupations include some sort of hazard. Safety regulations try to cut...
Workplace accidents can happen in any profession. However, accidents are far more common and serious in the construction industry due to the nature of the work. One New York worker who was injured on a construction site recently successfully settled his injury lawsuit...
There are many things that used to be acceptable in the past, but have changed over time. This includes the safety regulations in place to protect workers from workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses in New York. Over time, as side effects have become apparent,...
People often think of rescue workers being important following dangerous car accidents or medical emergencies. However, rescue workers are also often important after workplace accidents. Sometimes, whether rescue workers are called quickly enough can be the difference...