If you're planning to drive, whether it's across town or across the country, it's important to be well-rested. After all, you are piloting a heavy and potentially lethal 2,000-pound (or more) weapon, so you need all of your wits about you.A fatigued driver is at risk...
Month: February 2019
The who, what and when of scaffold inspections
Scaffolding is ubiquitous all across the South Bronx as developers continue to move in and build up the area. However, just because scaffolding is everywhere does not mean it is any less dangerous. In fact, the competition among contractors and the proliferation of...
Staying safe in the extreme cold on a construction site
The winters in New York can be unforgiving. From ice to snow to sleet to freezing rain; there's just too much going on that can cause you injuries. If you work in construction you know that the weather plays a major role in whether or not you can complete a project on...
Survive these driving emergencies
When it comes to highway collisions, they are always better avoided. But some crashes are indeed unavoidable, which is why it is a good idea to learn how to survive anything that happens.Below are some of the most common types of highway emergencies. With some...
Woman freed after 3 days stuck in Manhattan elevator
Imagine spending three days trapped inside of a stuck elevator. That was the unfortunate reality for a New York City resident who spent three uncomfortable days trapped inside a Manhattan elevator car last month.As reported by CBS New York, the Fire Department of New...