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Just a few weeks ago, a post on this blog discussed the dangers of working in airports. Although the post primarily described the kinds of accidents that occur at the big airports in the New York City metro area -JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, even very small airports...
When thinking about workplace injuries, most of us think about heavy labor jobs, such as construction or the back-breaking work of turning patients in health care facilities. The nail salon, found on almost every commercial block in New York City, has its own...
Defective Rope or Cable on Construction Sites Most people think of scaffolding, ladders, and heavy machinery when they think of construction site accident injuries. However, two other major yet less-known culprits that can cause catastrophic harm to construction...
A Guide to OSHA for Injured WorkersOccupational Safety and Health AdministrationThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that works to prevent work-related illnesses, injuries, and death. OSHA enforces workplace safety regulations...
How to Report Unsafes Working Conditions Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees have the right to report unsafe working conditions to OSHA. Furthermore, the Act allows the employee to withhold their name from the employer when filing a complaint. OSHA...
Types of Construction Accidents Construction workers face some of the most dangerous workplace hazards in the entire country, across any occupation. Data compiled by the National Safety Council shows that there were 5,199 fatalities and 467,950 injuries in the...
