When you have a loved one that is injured in a workplace accident in Staten Island, your immediate assumption is that workers' compensation benefits will cover his or her expenses. At the same time, you have likely also heard the such coverage is limited. Many of...
Month: September 2017
Inclement weather and work accidents
On this blog, we have gone over many different issues related to workplace accidents, from construction falls to repetitive stress injuries. However, there are other factors that workers in diverse fields may want to take into consideration. With summer weather coming...
Latex allergies in the workplace
Business owners in New York need to provide alternatives to latex to prevent workers' compensation issues related to allergies. A number of adverse reactions, and even death, can occur for those with sensitivities to this rubber material.According to the United States...
New OSHA rule limits respirable crystalline silica exposure
Construction workers in New York often face a much higher risk of illnesses because of workplace exposure to inhalable carcinogens. Now, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration is addressing the danger by enforcing standards which took...