Why your workplace is making you feel ill If you work inside of an enclosed office building day in and day out, then take note. The air you’re breathing in might be making you sick. Despite the progress that’s been made in reducing six of the most dangerous toxins in the air, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports there’s still a lot of progress that needs to [...]

Workplace distractions can lead to accidents You’ve probably heard plenty about how distractions can lead to car accidents and mistakes on New York’s highways. Distractions are blamed for a high amount of wrecks year in and year out. It’s important for workers to know that distractions in the workplace can be just as dangerous. For example, some workers like to wear headphones while they work, so they [...]

What are some signs your workplace is unsafe? Looking for signs that your workplace is unsafe, and then taking proper action to fix the problem, may help you avoid workplace accidents. Some signs to watch out for include: Issues with leadership Maybe workers are not being given the training they need. Maybe no supervisors are ever around to ensure that safety protocols are followed. Perhaps new workers [...]

You can refuse to do a dangerous job Workplace accidents often happen without warning, but what if your employer gives you a job that you think is simply too dangerous? Do you have to do it, or can you refuse? While many workers are nervous about refusing dangerous work, fearing that they’re going to be fired, you should know that there are situations in which you can [...]

Getting help when your workplace makes you sick Did you know that you might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits even if you were not involved in an on-the-job accident? When we talk about workers’ comp, we often think about falls, burns, spills or other active incidents that result in injury. What if you’re sick all the time or are diagnosed with a chronic illness and it [...]

Safety concerns for nail technicians: Preventing chemical burns Most people wouldn’t consider being a nail technician to be a “dangerous” kind of job, but the truth is, a lot of injuries can happen in this labor-intensive line of work. One area of workplace safety of concern for nail technicians relates to chemical exposure. Here are what nail technicians can do to stay safe from chemical exposure-related injuries. [...]

Why young workers are among the most vulnerable workers Most of us can likely remember back to when we were teenagers or young adults and some of our first jobs and work experiences. Young and inexperienced workers are often unaware of their legal rights as an employee and are, therefore, less likely to report acts of sexual harassment and wage theft as well as unsafe working conditions. [...]

Why too many regulations may be making the trucking industry less safe Anyone who drives has likely experienced some amount of awe and anxiety while pulling up along a large commercial truck. At any given time, there are literally tens if not hundreds of thousands of commercial trucks traveling along our nation’s highways and interstates and while the majority make it safely to their destinations, some are [...]

How and why did 78 workers die in New York City during 2014? It will still likely be months before we have firm data related to the number and nature of fatal work injuries that occurred in New York City during 2015. However, numbers from 2014 indicate some trends that are likely to have continued into, and well beyond, 2015. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, [...]

Workplace safety: Tree trimmer without harness falls to his death The ideal circumstances for workers in all industries in New York would be for company owners to comply with safety regulations. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes strict safety regulations for each industry, some employers fail to develop protocols designed to ensure workplace safety. Workers who are not informed of the potential hazards presented by [...]