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Construction projects in the Big Apple are booming. These projects bring jobs to the construction industry, jobs that can provide income to what are arguably some of the hardest working employees in the country. Unfortunately, these jobs are not always the safest...
Numerous technological advances have helped to increase the safety of the nation’s roadways, yet the likelihood of getting into an accident resulting from drowsy-driving has remained relatively consistent over the past decade. Recent advances, including lane assist...
Regrettably, your overall health and wellness have a tendency to deteriorate as you age. Eyesight and hearing often weaken over time, and you also become more susceptible to suffering serious injuries as your strength and muscle mass start to decline. In particular,...
Construction sites of all kinds can be dangerous places for workers. Over the past years, New York City has seen a rise in serious construction accidents. Due to the high risk inherent in this occupation, both federal and state authorities put in place safety...
Many people in New York are aware that drinking and driving do not mix. Yet many motorists continue to use alcohol before and while they operate their vehicles. With the number of alcohol-related accidents steadily increasing, drivers should educate themselves on the...
When people hear the term PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, they usually think of someone in the military who suffers from the effects of a war-related situation. However, you may have witnessed a horrific construction accident or been traumatized by workplace...
Electrical hazards at a construction site can expose people to shock, burns, fire, explosion, arc blasts or electrocution. The latter results when someone experiences a lethal amount of electrical energy. Like most electrical accidents, electrocution can be prevented...
Incredibly, feds and the state government disagree.A young father works a shift under conditions of extreme heat, collapses and dies in Brooklyn after clocking out. In the wake of this tragedy, New York City neither investigated nor counted Alton Louis' death in their...
The construction industry is huge. A recent report by Occupational Health and Safety notes that there are over 6.5 million workers that make up the construction workforce. New York City (NYC) is one area that has played a big part in this increase. Construction has...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently fined two construction companies in one of the New York boroughs for endangering workers. How were the issues discovered? A local branch of OSHA, the Manhattan Area Office, was called to conduct the...