Fire Not the Only Burn Risk in Industrial Settings
When people hear of a burn injury in an industrial setting, most assume that a fire caused the injury. But in reality, steam is the culprit more often than not. Fires are rare in these types of...
View ArticleWorkplace Drug Policies Not Working
Many companies, particularly those in charge of dangerous workplaces such as factories and construction sites, or which employ drivers for any reason, have rigorous testing requirements to determine...
View ArticlePreventing Workplace Violence Important to Employees
Employees, regardless of their profession, have the right to a reasonable expectation of workplace safety. This is most often spoken of in terms of preventing workplace accidents, but there are other...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Incident Draws Attention From OSHA
A terrifying scene in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20th, 2018 has drawn attention from federal authorities. During the incident, a scaffold slipped free from its mooring, leaving two workers...
View ArticleMachines Pose Safety Risks in Warehouses
Automation is the goal of many companies, and using robots to perform tasks previously performed by human labor is likely to transform many industries over the next twenty years. Driverless cars may be...
View ArticleCompanies Employing Warehouse Workers Rarely Account for Health Risks
Warehouse work is physically exhausting. Many warehouse workers put in long hours, lifting and moving large amounts of weight, operating heavy machinery, and doing their best to fulfill quotas that can...
View ArticleSyracuse Construction Worker Killed in Gas Tank Explosion in Dickinson
WICZ-TV reported on September 20, 2019, that a Syracuse man was killed in an industrial accident at a Speedway on Front Street in Dickinson. The victim was working for the Syracuse affiliate of...
View ArticleReporting an OSHA Violation
To provide your best effort and performance while at work, you need to be able to fully focus on your job. However, it is impossible to focus if you are concerned about your health and safety at the...
View ArticleWhat is the Statute of Limitations for a Workers’ Comp Claim?
As with personal injury cases, a statute of limitations applies to workers’ compensation claims. New York has statutory limits that bar a workers’ comp claim after a certain time frame. This means you...
View ArticleHow Long Can You Draw Workers’ Comp in New York?
If you have suffered a workplace injury in New York, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is essentially insurance paid for by your employer that provides cash...
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