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Hospitals Most Dangerous Job Site for New York City Employees
A new study by Zippia reveals hospitals are the most dangerous worksites for New York employees. New York was also ranked 40th overall in most dangerous states to work in. Employees have a right to expect a reasonably safe workplace under New York law. The New York Workers’ Compensation Code makes specific provisions for safety…
Read More »Study: More Nyc Work Injuries At Companies With High Pressure To Earn
According to a new study published recently in the Journal of Accounting and Economics, the higher the pressure to meet earning quotas, the more likely the odds of workplace injury. Study authors posit a causal relationship between companies that barely meet or just exceed their financial earnings forecasts, comparative to those that missed or exceeded…
Read More »New York is Fighting to Improve Workplace Safety Amidst Rising Injury Rates
Workplace injuries are a big concern in New York, especially as the construction boom in New York City has led to more injuries among construction workers. As an increasing number of employees get hurt, efforts are being made to protect vulnerable workers and bring injury rates down. Employers and employees need to be aware of…
Read More »Common Workplace Injury Risks Resulting in Fines for NY Contractors
Within the field of construction, there are four common causes of workplace injury responsible for well over half of all fatalities among construction workers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicates the four most common causes of construction worker fatalities are falls, electrocutions, getting hit by some object, or getting caught in or between objects.…
Read More »15 years later, asbestos exposure for First Responders can still cause cancer
When I first started my career as a worker’s compensation attorney, my office represented thousands of workers exposed to asbestos who subsequently developed lung conditions such as asbestosis, bronchitis, reactive airways disease, and lung cancer. Lung conditions caused by asbestos exposure are slow starting and generally occur as a result of long-standing exposure to asbestos, as…
Read More »Toxic Exposure at New York City Worksites
On worksites throughout New York City, construction workers are tearing down old structures and being exposed to toxic mold, asbestos fibers, and lead paint. In factories throughout the boroughs of NYC, industrial workers and factory workers are being exposed to a host of chemicals, while landscape workers throughout the NYC metropolitan area breathe in pesticides. …
Read More »As Good As Gold
During the last week or so, I have been totally engrossed in the Olympic Games. The United States teams have been so impressive in their athletic abilities. Michael Phelps, Ryan Murphy, Simone Manuel, Katie Ledecky, Lilly King, and Simone Biles all won individual gold medals. The men’s and women’s swimming relay teams and the women’s…
Read More »Holding Construction Bosses Accountable for Workplace Fatalities in NY
Holding an employer accountable for a workplace death does not happen nearly enough. Often, those in charge are directly responsible for making dangerous decisions that end up costing workers their lives. Instead of facing consequences, however, executives usually get off scot free. While the company may have to pay a fine, those fines are relatively…
Read More »Workplace Injuries and Amputations in 2015
A new report from Occupational Safety and Health Administration demonstrates the serious risks that employees continue to face on-the-job. CNN reported on the OSHA data, which was obtained over the course of 2015 from 26 different states that actually had higher workplace safety requirements in place than the minimum federal standards. According to the OSHA…
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Rules Donning Safety Gear is an Essential Part of the Job
Putting on safety gear can be time consuming for some workers in high-risk professions. As a result, questions have arisen regarding whether employees should be paid for the time spent putting on their gear. The answer to this question would have important implications for work safety. If it was determined putting on safety gear…
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