There are a staggering number of injuries and deaths that occur every year on New York City construction sites. It is not surprising that this is the case, given all of the risks that are generally present in such environments. Still, it is the responsibility of site...
Month: July 2017
Construction jobs still among the nation’s deadliest: Learn why
According to the most recent figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction workers still have some of the deadliest jobs in the country.Figures from 2016 aren't yet available, but the 2015 figures paint a grim picture: Deaths among construction...
Bounce houses dangers take many unaware
Parents (and adults with a childlike sense of fun) need to be careful around bounce houses -- bounce houses, or "moon bounces" are loads of inflatable fun for everyone inside them, but they're also incredibly dangerous.More than 82,000 injuries and 12 deaths are...
Which state has the rudest drivers?
You're trying to get over to get off of the interstate, and no one will let you in. They just honk at you as you try to merge. Ahead of you, another car merges without a signal. Once you do get over, a driver tailgates you, then whips around and gestures in anger as...
Pools and spas are attractive nuisances for unsupervised kids
Backyard swimming pools are great fun to have in the summertime. But they are classified for legal and insurance purposes as "attractive nuisances" for good reason, as they can pose grave dangers to unaccompanied children.Pool owners must make sure unsupervised kids...