The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, blamed New York’s regulators, as well as a limo company, for a tragic accident from two years ago. The limo accident made national news at the time and left 20 people, including the limo driver and 2 pedestrians,...
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¿Cómo funciona el seguro de compensación de trabajadores en Nueva York?
El seguro de compensación de trabajadores es un seguro que protege a los trabajadores de accidentes o enfermedades directamente relacionadas con su empleo. El proceso y los beneficios varían de un estado a otro ya que cada estado tiene sus propias regulaciones sobre...
4 scaffolding safety hazards NYC construction workers face
Now that more New Yorkers are back to work following the shutdown last spring, more and more construction projects have resumed. Every day, more scaffolding appears as construction workers work on new buildings, renovate old ones and redevelop neighborhoods. However,...
Analysis: Drivers are at fault for most serious bicycle-vehicle crashes
Bicycle use has likely never been higher in New York City. Many people are choosing to pedal around town, both to take advantage of fewer cars on the street and to avoid crowded public transport. The city has even established some temporary bike lanes to allow for the...
How Labor Law 240 protects construction workers from falls
There are many buildings in New York that are being constructed currently or undergoing restoration. This means that there are many construction workers throughout the city performing this work. Many of the buildings are many stories high as well which means that the...
Are falls a big concern in the construction industry?
New York construction workers like you deserve the protection of a safe work environment. Unfortunately, your job comes with an elevated level of risk due to the nature of construction. But sometimes, avoidable elements make things even more dangerous than they need...