When New York residents go out on the job, they expect that their employers have fulfilled their duty to create a safe working environment for them. When this happens, construction workers end up getting injured on the job and some even end up losing their lives in...
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Roads are still dangerous for motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents are especially devastating for motorcyclists, as they have lesser protection than motorists from the road. For example, where an airbag would save a motorist’s head from hitting the wheel and the car itself would protect him or her from the road,...
September 2020 was deadly for Big Apple cyclists
If you are a bicyclist in New York City, it can seem as if you take your life into your hands every time you go out for a spin on two wheels. That perception was eerily accurate last month, as it was the month with the most bike fatalities in NYC since 2014 when de...
Should construction workers worry about electrocution?
If you are a Brooklyn construction worker, you have a lot to worry about regarding the safety hazards on your job. With so much heavy equipment with moving parts and workers hurrying to and fro all over the construction site, there is a lot that could go wrong and...
Stay safe while driving this fall
Each season of the year presents its own hazards for driving. Autumn in New York City is typically a beautiful time of the year, but drivers should be aware of the seasonal hazards they face.With that in mind, let's review some tips from the AARP about how to avoid...
New York’s ‘Scaffold Law’ is unique to our state
Many Brooklyn construction workers are completely unaware about a law that is unique to the state of New York — the Scaffold Law. This law holds that a construction company or building owner is completely responsible for all "gravity-related" injuries that occur to...
Commercial painters face serious hazards on the job
Painting professionally in a commercial setting, such as for construction projects or building renovations, can be a lucrative career. You may enjoy watching the transformation that takes place as you work on a painting project and see the space take on a new life....
Are tailgating parties inherently risky?
While a lot has changed regarding football game schedules this fall, it's a given that where there is football, there will be tailgating. This outdoor activity is one way to get together safely with friends and show support for your team.But just how safe is...
Why did my workers’ comp claim get denied? 3 reasons
When you got hurt on the job at the construction site, you filed a workers' compensation claim for your injuries. You thought that it would be an open-and-shut case and you would receive benefits for a few weeks or months before returning to your job on the work crew....
How can you keep safer when driving this Labor Day?
While Labor Day 2020 is fast approaching, for most regions of the country, this year's celebration will likely be quite different. But that doesn't mean that Brooklyn residents need to stay at home to be safe.According to their estimates, the National Safety Council...
