There are so many different ways that people can get hurt at work. While some jobs are relatively safe, others present dangers on an almost continuous basis. Construction work falls into the latter category. Not only can the tools construction workers use be...
Now that it is officially summer in New York kids of all ages are out of school and enjoying the warm weather. For teenagers, summer often means getting a full or part time job to help pass the days and earn a little spending money. However, many people may not be...
Workplace accidents happen all the time in New York. Sometimes people make mistakes, sometimes safety rules are ignored and sometimes equipment malfunctions, but whatever the case, workplace injuries can be devastating to workers and their families.Many people...
A workplace accident can be devastating for an employee, especially if it results in injuries. A worker can be out of work for weeks, months, years or even for life because of workplace injuries. Without an alternative source of income, these injured New York workers...
New York's police officers and firefighters risk their lives on a daily basis to keep the people of New York safe. They literally run into dangerous situations to keep the peace or stop a blaze. While safety precautions are taken to keep these men and women safe,...
While everyone hopes that they are safe at work, this is not always the case. Workplace accidents are all too common in Washington, Warren and Saratoga counties. Following these accidents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration moves in to investigate the...
Construction sites can be dangerous places. There are many different ways a construction worker can get hurt. To try and prevent construction accidents, many safety regulations have been adopted to try and keep workers safe. Despite these regulations, New York workers...
In many situations, employers try to make their workplaces as safe as possible for employees. While accidents can still happen, the risk is reduced since the employer has complete control over the environment.However, in some New York careers, the workers do not just...
A workplace accident can occur at any workplace without much warning. In a split second something can go wrong and leave a person with serious workplace injuries.For one New York man, this has been his unfortunate reality. The man, from New York, had to be relocated...
Last fall when Hurricane Sandy tore through New York and the northeastern United States, it left a massive amount of wreckage in its wake. As the storm receded, the clean up began. In many areas, workers flooded into help clean up the wreckage. However, new reports...