April 20 is a self-proclaimed holiday for all marijuana users in New York and across the U.S. Because of the increased use of marijuana on this day, many hospitals see an increase in the number of visits from marijuana users suffering from vomiting and intoxication....
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New study shows how drowsy driving is a big risk
Researchers from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety have released a new study that may be of interest to drivers in New York. It claims that drowsy driving, while not as dangerous as distracted or drunk driving, is nevertheless a major risk.U.S. government...
Avoiding distracted driving is a safety priority
New Yorkers taking to the roadways are right to be concerned about the prevalence and danger of distracted driving. As smartphones have become more popular, they have been accompanied by a range of apps that provide easy and tempting distractions for drivers behind...
Why does Brooklyn seem prone to bus crashes?
Areas such as Brooklyn see their share of bus crashes, with school bus, tour bus and MTA accidents often in the news. Why does this happen? Sometimes, it happens for the same reasons car crashes do. Urban environment Brooklyn is an urban environment that combines high...
Brooklyn gas station could pose risk to schoolchildren
Brooklyn pedestrians are facing danger when they walk along the streets, according to some local parents concerned about the traffic near a gas station on Fourth Avenue. The service station is located near an elementary school in the Sunset Park neighborhood, and...
Study shows speeding to blame for increase in traffic deaths
Many New York residents may already be aware that traffic deaths across the U.S. have continued to increase over the last few years. However, many traffic experts are not entirely sure why. While some may theorize that the overall increase in driving and the use of...
When people should report accidents in New York
Each year in New York, thousands of motor vehicle accidents happen. When people are involved in accidents, they might wonder whether they are required to report them or if they can instead handle them on their own without police involvement. It is important for...
The benefits of wearable technology on risky job sites
Wearable technology may help keep New York workers safe while also reducing insurance costs. A tool developed by Triax Technologies is designed to be worn on a worker's tool belt, and it tracks that person's location wherever he or she goes. Those who are responsible...
Third-party lawsuits in the construction industry
The construction industry is notorious for being one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Workers face everything from falls to exposure to toxic chemicals and harsh weather. In 2015, over 21 percent of all employee deaths were in construction alone, and fatalities...
OSHA to promote female construction worker safety
While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is known for upholding safety regulations among all sorts of industries, it sometimes partners with other organizations to take on specific problems in high-hazard industries. In New York and elsewhere, the...
