Employees miss 1.6 million days of work each year in the United States as a result of involvement with motor vehicle accidents. Auto accidents at work are one of the top causes of on-the-job injuries and on-the-job fatalities. When factoring in all of the myriad costs associated with automobile accidents in the workplace, employers lose...
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On the 15th Anniversary of 9/11, Some Good News for WTC First Responders
Last Sunday was the 15th Anniversary of one of the darkest days in our history. The attack on our nation at multiple locations marked a turning point in our world and changed our lives forever. On that day, almost 3,000 people were murdered with casualties at the Pentagon, in Shanksville, PA, and at the World...
Read MoreA Need for Federal Safety Regulations at Theme Parks
During the next couple of weeks, many of our children will be heading back to school. Some teachers will instruct their students to write an essay about what they did on their summer vacations. I am sure many students had vacation plans that included traveling to theme parks, recreation areas, and water parks. These young...
Read MoreNYC General Contractors Can be Fined For Workplace Accidents
A general contractor in New York City was fined a substantial amount of money by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to Construction Dive. The general contractor challenged the fines, arguing the corporate executives from the company cited had not been aware of the problems on the worksite. In spite of this, the fines...
Read MoreToxic Exposure at New York City Worksites
On worksites throughout New York City, construction workers are tearing down old structures and being exposed to toxic mold, asbestos fibers, and lead paint. In factories throughout the boroughs of NYC, industrial workers and factory workers are being exposed to a host of chemicals, while landscape workers throughout the NYC metropolitan area breathe in pesticides. ...
Read MoreAs Good As Gold
During the last week or so, I have been totally engrossed in the Olympic Games. The United States teams have been so impressive in their athletic abilities. Michael Phelps, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, Katie Ledecky, Lilly King, and Simone Biles all won individual gold medals. The men's and women's swimming relay teams and the women's...
Read MoreIt’s More Than Giving Out Pretzels
I recently saw a news story about an allegedly drunk woman who kicked and bit a flight attendant while on an international flight to New York. As someone who travels somewhat regularly for both business and pleasure, it is easy to see flight attendants as one-dimensional when they provide us with snacks and beverages. In...
Read MoreReports Cite Fatality, Suicide Risks in Dangerous Jobs
The American Council on Science and Health recently published an article looking at on-site fatality and suicide rates within different industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States are those in the construction and extraction industries, occurring at a rate of 12.1 per 100,000 people....
Read MoreHolding Construction Bosses Accountable for Workplace Fatalities in NY
Holding an employer accountable for a workplace death does not happen nearly enough. Often, those in charge are directly responsible for making dangerous decisions that end up costing workers their lives. Instead of facing consequences, however, executives usually get off scot free. While the company may have to pay a fine, those fines are relatively...
Read MoreNew York City Garbage Workers at Risk of On-the-Job Injuries
Workers in every industry in New York City face various risks of on-the-job injuries. However, some industries are much more dangerous than others. Just recently, Safety BLR published a troubling report highlighting the work injury risks faced by garbage disposal workers. No matter what profession a worker is in, every employee deserves a safe working...
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