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Yes, many people with disabilities can safely do construction work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that if someone with a disability can perform the job safely, the presence of the disability is immaterial. OSHA also states that...
New York City residents who get injured on properties owned by others may have legal recourse to file claims for damages subject to the state's premises liability laws. However, not all inuries are covered under legal theories that premises oweners bear liability for...
Forklifts are heavy machinery, and they pose a significant risk in the workplace. This can easily go overlooked in a job where forklifts are used constantly -- like stocking in a major warehouse. However, it's important for workers to understand the dangers. Growing...
A fiery Long Island collision involving a stolen Chevy Camaro ended with the death of five people, only one of whom was riding in the stolen car.According to Long Island media sources, the deadly events unfolded shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Valentine's Day. A...
New York City construction workers face over twice the risk of getting killed in a workplace accident than their counterparts in other industries. Hazards are rife, but it's just another day on the job for most construction workers.Below are some of the frequent...
One landlord in the Bronx is allegedly attempting to freeze a family out of their $1,600-a-month Baychester duplex apartment. A 51-year-old cancer survivor who also suffered two hip fractures and multiple strokes shares the dwelling with her boyfriend, 58, and son,...
You missed the last step leading up to the door of a local business and fell down, breaking your wrist. You got hurt on a business owner's property, where you had reasonable expectations that you would be safe conducting your business. Now, you believe that the...
For the fourth year in a row, last year New York City traffic-related deaths decreased to the lowest recorded number. That can be attributed, in part, to a sharp decline in pedestrian fatalities.Another factor appears to be the Vision Zero program, officials announced...
If you are among the many American workers who regularly spends time working on or around scaffolding, you face unique on-the-job hazards you and your employer should try to minimize as much as possible. The term "scaffold" refers to an elevated work platform you...
New York City construction sites are a hive of busy activities, with a lot going on at the same time in different areas. As such, they are inherently dangerous places, especially if the workers are cutting corners on safety precautions. It's important to follow all of...