There are some occupational injuries you might never expect. As a baker you may have to worry about bruising or cutting yourself on machinery, burning yourself on hot ovens or even getting arthritis from kneading and pressing dough. The last thing you would expect is to find yourself routinely having difficulty breathing, or to find yourself coughing and dealing with…
Construction work is always dangerous. In spite of multiple layers of regulations and numerous agencies at the state and federal level, construction workers are always at risk of injury and death on the job. Sadly, that fact was underscored last year by the death of one worker and injuries to another. The construction company was cited by the U.S. Department…
Staten Island construction workers, manufacturers and those who work in shipyards may have reason for concern after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is delaying enforcement of its new beryllium standards. What is beryllium and why is it dangerous? Beryllium is a lightweight, strong metal often used in the manufacture of electronics and information technology systems.…
While workplaces overall have become much safer over the past century, some jobs remain inherently dangerous. The rate of accidents and injuries in these professions is often a good barometer for judging the culture of workplace safety overall. This may be especially true of the construction industry. Being a construction worker comes with a higher risk of workplace injuries and…
Doing your part throughout the process A work injury can make everyday tasks seem overwhelming. Tasks that you used to accomplish with ease such as attending appointments can become more challenging than you anticipated. But as you progress through your workers’ compensation claim you will be expected to do your part to assist with your claim. Completing the tasks that…
When we think of workers’ comp, we tend to think of accidents and injuries, such as a broken leg, a concussion, severe burns. It also encompasses injuries acquired over extended periods of time, such as hernias, from overexertion; carpal tunnel syndrome, which many cashiers and date input workers suffer from; and deafness caused by factory noise. Covered illnesses But workers…
The opioid crisis is a major issue for cities and states throughout the United States. One of the contributors to the crises is injured workers who receive ongoing pain medications or the incorrect type of medication for their injury. The workers who were over-prescribed would often get addicted. New York is one of a handful of states to propose the…
When working a New York construction job site, you may frequently have to ascend and descend ladders. Ladders, while extremely useful tools, can also be extremely unsafe in the wrong conditions. In the event you should happen to fall from a ladder, who is liable for the fall, your employer or the ladder manufacturer? The answer varies depending on the…
While you never want to end up out of work and dealing with chronic pain after a workplace injury, you have the protection of workers’ compensation to ensure your recovery, chronic pain, or disability do not leave you destitute, while providing options to relieve your suffering. However, with New York’s medical marijuana laws, you may find a doctor prescribing you…
Those who have suffered a work injury, whether mental or physical, may be afforded additional workers’ compensation protections other than those offered by the state of New York under the ADA. The ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, has, since 1990, existed as a civil rights and liberties law that, according to the EEOC website, offers protections to citizens…
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for employees suffering all sorts of on-the-job injuries. These traditionally include such things as back pain (from repetitive motion trauma), broken bones, falls, crush injuries and occupational illnesses like cancer caused by chemical exposure. What some people might not realize is that people hurt in work-related Staten Island car crashes might also be eligible for…
If you work in New York, you have heard of OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA defines, monitors, and enforces workplace health and safety standards, including imposing penalties on employers who fail to comply with those standards. But if you have been injured on the job in an unsafe situation, how do OSHA violations tie into workers’…
