When working in a work zone on or near a roadway, there are many hazards you need to be aware of. Construction sites are filled with trucks and mobile equipment moving through the area. Workers are constantly exposed to the potential of being hit by these and other vehicles. A worker who is struck by a moving vehicle could suffer…
If someone were to offer to tell you the history of workers’ compensation, you would likely make a very quick exit from the room. After all, even though workers’ compensation serves the vital task of helping injured workers get the care and treatment they need, it’s background cannot be interesting, right? Well, that’s true only if you find tales of…
If you work with chemicals, it is all too easy to suffer an eye injury. This could happen if you unknowingly get a chemical on your hands and you rub your eyes or if a chemical splashes into your eyes while being poured. It is even possible for chemicals you are mixing together to have an explosive reaction, splattering the…
Everyone has the occasional bad day at work and stress is an inherent part of most jobs. As such, it is not unusual for a worker to feel down or anxious from time to time. But if your job is seriously impacting your emotional well-being and mental health, it is very important to have the matter addressed. If you are…
Trucks and other large vehicles present some of the most serious hazards found on construction sites. Trucks used to bring in building materials are constantly on the premises, and frequently they back up in very tight quarters. In such situations, it is far too easy for a construction worker to be struck or even run over by a truck. While…
Prescription drugs can play a major role in a successful recovery from a work-related injury. And fortunately, prescription medication is one of the benefits available through New York’s workers’ compensation program. But if you want to make sure that you have your pharmaceutical needs covered, you need to understand how the system works. First, in order to get the medicine…
You may not realize it, but your job probably provides you with rewards beyond your paycheck. For one thing, every work day you get to spend time with others who are performing similar tasks in the same environment. This means that you have likely forged bonds with coworkers because together you face the same challenges. And your job gives you…
Welders work on almost any sort of project that requires the joining of metal parts. This could involve work on construction sites, bridges, ships and pipelines. And the process of welding always produces smoke that contains gas byproducts and metal fumes. If inhaled, welding fumes can cause very severe health issues. Even short term exposure can cause problems, such as irritation of…
Typically, when there is a building boom in New York City, the news is all good for construction workers. After all, more construction means there are more jobs available, and more jobs mean more opportunity to earn money. And since 2012, the Big Apple has enjoyed a 35 percent increase in construction jobs. So what’s not to like? Well, unfortunately, the…
Perhaps you have been lucky and never been injured at work. Maybe you are new to the workforce or in a profession that enjoys a low risk of injury. But no matter where you work or what you do, it is possible to suffer an on-the-job injury. And when you befall such misfortune, you will likely need to file a…
A typical warehouse is filled with steel storage racks that house palletized items. In order to store as much as possible in the warehouse, storage racks are usually very tall. Because the loaded pallets can be extremely heavy, it’s vital that racks are strong and stable. Serious injuries could result if a pallet and its load tumbles from its perch…
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