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Winter is a dangerous time for construction workers here in New York City. These environments are always fraught with risk and danger, and wintry conditions only seem to exacerbate the hazards workers face.With that in mind, below are some tips to keep you safer if...
Brrrrr! Baby, it's cold outside! If you're a New York City driver, you have already had to cope with the severe effects of wintry weather.Whether it's snow and icy conditions or extremely low temperatures, winter driving in the Big Apple can be a scary prospect. The...
When it comes to future events, it's always a good idea to look at what transpired in the past. For Black Friday shoppers here in New York City, that means being aware of the incidents and injuries that befell bargain hunters in years past.From shopper-on-shopper...
At a time when the construction industry is enjoying an upswing in projects in The Big Apple, related injuries and fatalities are also on the rise. One of the ongoing concerns is injury from scaffolding accidents on New York City construction sites. Curbing safety...
We're approaching a particularly deadly time of year when there are more than the usual number of DUI arrests and alcohol-related accidents. Not coincidentally, it's also a time of increased travel by families and individuals who will be heading home for the upcoming...
New York City winters can be brutal. The last thing you want is for the super to inform you that the building's furnace is on the fritz. And while that is decidedly unwelcome news, you also need to be concerned about carbon monoxide (CO) leaks.Your apartment ideally...
When you're working on a construction project here in New York City, one particular hazard of which you must be aware is falling objects. The focus should remain on preventing tools and other objects from falling instead of retrieving them mid-air or on limiting the...
New York City is certainly no stranger to construction site injuries. However, a recent building boom has led to an increase in injuries across the city in the first seven months of 2018. Now more than ever, construction workers in New York City must be especially...
Maybe it was just bad timing. Yesterday, Mayor de Blasio announced his administration's plan for upgrading the water and heating systems in the New York City public housing units. Simultaneously, over 4,000 tenants had no access to either heat or water in their...
When you think of all the hazards a construction worker in New York City can face, few people consider the dangers that forklifts can pose. Yet, every year, forklift rollovers cause numerous injuries and even deaths to construction workers.These fatalities and...