Local law enforcement departments around the state are teaming up with the New York State Police for the two-week period from May 22 to June 4.The annual campaign, "Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket," focuses on children's car seat and seat belt enforcement....
Month: May 2017
Which industry has the most workplace injuries?
While every occupation comes with some risk of harm, there are many that are inherently much more hazardous than others. Some sectors have high fatality rates, such as logging, whereas others do not have as many deaths but still rank high in injury rates, such as...
Trench collapse fatalities on the rise nationwide
Many dangers can be found on New York City construction sites, as the city is a mecca for building and development during all 12 months of the year.But there is one particular danger that workers often ignore, at their peril — trench collapses. Perhaps because...
Amtrak conductor to be charged with manslaughter for 2015 crash
A judge with the Philadelphia Municipal Court sent down orders to prosecutors on Thursday, May 11, requiring that they file criminal charges against a former Amtrak engineer. It's widely believed that the speed at which he was operating the train on May 12, 2015, was...
Parents, insist on safety first on prom night
With all the excitement about the formal wear, hair, make-up and nail appointments for the big night, sometimes teens give short shrift to what's most important — making sure that prom night remains safe for all attendees and those they encounter on the...
