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Trench-related workplace fatalities – including workplace fatalities due to trench collapses – have increased at an “alarming” rate this year, prompting the U.S. Department of Labor to increase enforcement of trench and excavation work nationwide. That’s according to a recent announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). “The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

Hand injuries are among the most common injuries sustained while on the job, according to annual workplace injury statistics compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other workplace safety officials. Injured workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation and other potential benefits. That’s why it’s important to understand what to do if…

Landscaping has many potential dangers that can cause a work injury. Compared to many other industries, working in landscaping comes with a heightened risk of injury and illness for employees. However, for professional landscapers in New York, understanding mandatory safety standards and how to identify hazards can reduce the risk of suffering an on-the-job injury.…

Electrocution poses a major risk to NYC workers. In a national survey, employees were nearly unanimous in their opinion on electrical safety at work – “more can be done” by employers to reduce the risk of severe injuries and fatalities. Conducted by Fluke Corporation, the survey polled over 900 workers on electrical safety at work.…

Conveyor belt systems are dangerous and can cause severe injury Conveyor belts are used in many workplaces throughout the state. Workers in factories and warehouses throughout New York use them as part of their job. But working with any type of machine can be dangerous, and workers are injured in conveyor belt accidents every year.…

Research shows the need for better safety orientation and training With so many people changing jobs in the last two years, it’s perhaps unsurprising that a higher share of work injuries are happening among people new to their jobs. A new report published in EHS Today found that employees are reporting injuries significantly earlier in…

Workplace fatalities decreased nationwide in 2020, according to the latest fatal workplace accident statistics compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). But the decrease did not involve all workers. According to the AFL-CIO, workplace fatalities among Latino workers increased in 2020, continuing a trend of more Latino work-related deaths in the past decade.…

Lost wage benefits are a lifeline for a lot of injured workers in New York, and the weekly amount received through workers’ compensation can have a dramatic impact on quality of life. Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, the maximum weekly benefit rate for workers’ compensation claimants in New York will increase from…

Every worker needs to understand a company’s health and safety policies Many workplace accidents occur due to language barriers involving non-English speaking employees, according to a recent article about the issue in Safety + Health, a magazine focusing on workplace safety-related issues. “Clear written and verbal communications are essential to health and safety excellence,” said…

Injured workers have rights, and a construction accident lawyer can protect those rights Demolition work can be very dangerous and often results in serious construction accidents, especially in New York City, where construction and demolition work constantly takes place due to the city’s robust real estate market. Not surprisingly, serious demolition accidents frequently occur in…