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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a contractor after two employees were seriously injured at a New York City job site last summer. OSHA has proposed penalties of $155,204 for the St. Louis-based contractor. In the accident, a mini crane was unsecured, and it overturned, causing it to fall four stories and injure two ironworkers. OSHA said…
The streets of Long Island are crowded. The streets of New York City are crowded. Whether you’re a pedestrian or a driver, they’re tough to navigate, aren’t they? It doesn’t hurt to be reminded every so often about the rules of the road as a pedestrian to help keep you safe. Here are some pedestrian-safety tips, courtesy of the state…
Your profession may call for you to regularly use a ladder. For example, roofers use ladders all day long. The same holds true for painters and construction workers. While using a ladder makes your job much easier, it also increases the risk of a serious accident. Understanding the most common causes of ladder accidents can help you prevent trouble. Here…
The atrocities that occur in some nursing homes are ones that no resident should ever have to endure. Sometimes, the people who are living in these horrible conditions don’t speak up because they don’t want to cause problems. They might think they are burdens and don’t feel like bringing up complaints. The trouble with this is that nursing home abuse…
Even if you personally understand how important it is to avoid drinking and driving, you should never assume that every other driver will take the same level of care. Despite the safety risks and potential for serious criminal charges, there will always be people who drink and drive. Here are the three steps you should take if you spot an…
As you hit the mall to finish up that last-minute holiday shopping for all the special kids in your life, you’ll want to check the annual report of dangerous toys from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. The report, called “Trouble in Toyland,” details dangers that could be awaiting your children. The group released the report last month after testing…
When you think about construction site deaths and catastrophic industries, what comes to mind? Most people answer falls from height, building site collapses or some kind of mechanical failures that put workers in harm’s way. But in reality, construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces, and disasters and even deaths can occur abruptly without any warning. Consider this tragic case that occurred a few years…
There’s a lot going on during the December holidays. New York can see snow and other winter hazards. Combine the seasonal bustle with the possibility of poor driving conditions, and the chance of accidents in what should be the most joyous time of the year is a reality. This year, make it your pre-New Year’s resolution to avoid the following…
Two men have been indicted on criminal charges in connection with a construction accident that left two workers with life-changing injuries. The two men who were indicted were crew bosses who instructed employees to use a rented crane at a New York City job site without properly training them, authorities said. The accident occurred on June 25 when a crane…
Senior citizens in nursing homes should be able to count on the staff members to help keep them safe. Many people who work in these facilities do their best to make sure the residents are taken care of and they enjoy working with them. Unfortunately, there are some who don’t do this. They are only in the business for a…