Many workers’ compensation claims may seem obvious. Fractures related to a construction worker falling off a scaffold, nursing staff suffering back injuries while transferring a patient and concussions for commercial driver involvement in motor vehicle accidents might all seem like pretty clear-cut workplace injuries. But in some cases, such as with firefighters, exposure to certain chemicals can lead to serious…
Workers in every profession are exposed to dangers from the mundane to the extraordinary – and let’s face it, most of the dangers we face every day are fairly mundane. But there are professions in which workers face extraordinary dangers, and some of them occur right in your neighborhood. To get a feel for what might be the most dangerous…
Many of us are fortunate enough to have never experienced a workplace injury. Yet, accidents can happen to anyone, and it is important to be aware of your rights should you ever find yourself in need. The state of New York provides five main categories under which injured workers can seek compensation. If you have found yourself in the aftermath…
Those who work in the construction industry face a variety of hazards on the job, from falling materials and objects to the dangers that come with using certain types of machinery. However, electrical shock is a serious concern and these accidents have caused many construction workers to suffer various hardships. If you are an electrician, or if you simply find…
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases the top 10 most cited violations. Violating these OSHA safety standards can put workers in dangerous or even deadly situations at work. In 2018, eye and face protection violations joined the top ten list. The dangers of neglecting eye and face protection Around 2,000 employees suffer job-related eye injuries each day,…
Healthcare workers do everything within their power to keep their patients healthy and safe, sometimes at their own expense. For this reason, hospitals are considered one of the most dangerous places to work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, hospitals recorded workplace-related illnesses and injuries at almost twice the rate of private industry. In fact, in terms of…
Seeing something disturbing once in your life is inevitable, especially during a time when social media is so prevalent. It can also be tough to escape some unpleasant situations. Conflicts happen in our personal lives as well as at the workplace. Now, take a moment and imagine that dealing with disturbing content is your day job. What would you do?…
When you get injured while at work, it is important for workers’ compensation purposes that you are a qualifying employee of the company. In New York, the state has made it easier for contractors working on construction sites to be fully covered by the main employer’s workers’ compensation insurance through the 2010 Construction Industry Fair Play Act. According to the…
Concerns about construction safety have recently surfaced after a tragic accident near Orlando, Florida. Two construction workers were pouring concrete for a new hotel when part of their scaffold collapsed. The workers fell six floors and died on the scene. A third worker was able to grab onto a part of the scaffold and pull himself out of harm’s way.…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. According to Mayo Clinic, anything that squeezes or irritates the median nerve in the carpal tunnel space may lead to this injury. Many factors contribute to the development of carpal tunnel, and some risk factors may…
The cost of losing sleep at night can play out in dangerous ways at work. Not getting enough sleep and/or quality sleep has proven effects on physical and mental functioning. When this becomes a habit, the likelihood for mistakes and injury significantly increases. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation also dramatically raises the chances of accident-related deaths. It is hard…
Cranes are one of the most essential tools in New York construction sites. They are also some of the most dangerous machines to operate. Construction workers on site and passing pedestrians can be at serious risk of injury from fallen materials or the crane itself. Here are a few key aspects about the work environment to check. The operator’s condition…
