Landscaping has many potential dangers that can cause a work injury. Compared to many other industries, working in landscaping comes with a heightened risk of injury and illness for employees. However, for professional landscapers in New York, understanding mandatory safety standards and how to identify hazards can reduce the risk of suffering an on-the-job injury....
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Workplace Electrical Accidents Can Cause Severe & Fatal Injuries
Electrocution poses a major risk to NYC workers. In a national survey, employees were nearly unanimous in their opinion on electrical safety at work - “more can be done” by employers to reduce the risk of severe injuries and fatalities. Conducted by Fluke Corporation, the survey polled over 900 workers on electrical safety at work....
Read MoreConveyor Belt Accidents and Workplace Injuries
Conveyor belt systems are dangerous and can cause severe injury Conveyor belts are used in many workplaces throughout the state. Workers in factories and warehouses throughout New York use them as part of their job. But working with any type of machine can be dangerous, and workers are injured in conveyor belt accidents every year....
Read MoreStudy: Injuries Rising Among First-Year Employees
Research shows the need for better safety orientation and training With so many people changing jobs in the last two years, it's perhaps unsurprising that a higher share of work injuries are happening among people new to their jobs. A new report published in EHS Today found that employees are reporting injuries significantly earlier in...
Read MoreFatal Workplace Accidents Increase Among Latino Workers
Workplace fatalities decreased nationwide in 2020, according to the latest fatal workplace accident statistics compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). But the decrease did not involve all workers. According to the AFL-CIO, workplace fatalities among Latino workers increased in 2020, continuing a trend of more Latino work-related deaths in the past decade....
Read MoreYour Legal Options if You've Been Diagnosed with Mesothelioma
People who were exposed to asbestos on the job have recourse For many decades, asbestos was used in insulation and other products, even though the companies that manufactured it were well aware of the health risks. Millions of people in New York and around the country may have been exposed to asbestos, and decades later,...
Read MoreNew Max Rate Announced for Lost Wage Benefits in New York
Lost wage benefits are a lifeline for a lot of injured workers in New York, and the weekly amount received through workers' compensation can have a dramatic impact on quality of life. Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, the maximum weekly benefit rate for workers' compensation claimants in New York will increase from...
Read MorePreventing Workplace Accidents With a Multilingual Workforce
Every worker needs to understand a company's health and safety policies Many workplace accidents occur due to language barriers involving non-English speaking employees, according to a recent article about the issue in Safety + Health, a magazine focusing on workplace safety-related issues. “Clear written and verbal communications are essential to health and safety excellence,” said...
Read MoreDemolition Accidents Often Cause Serious Injuries in NYC
Injured workers have rights, and a construction accident lawyer can protect those rights Demolition work can be very dangerous and often results in serious construction accidents, especially in New York City, where construction and demolition work constantly takes place due to the city's robust real estate market. Not surprisingly, serious demolition accidents frequently occur in...
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month Highlights the Dangers Workers Face
The Brain Injury Association of America hopes more people become aware of the seriousness and the severity of brain injuries. That’s why this month the association is promoting its #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign. “Many people with disabilities have their lives defined for them,” the association’s website says. “The #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign gives individuals a chance to overcome those...
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