When a New Yorker starts a new job -- or takes on a new duty at a job he's held for many years -- he may feel pressured to perform the duty to the employer's standards. This may mean performing dangerous duties without proper gear or training, therefore increasing the...
Month: August 2014
Work-related accident rate high at New York hospital
Although many accidents in the workplace are caused by slips, trips, falls and strains, an increasing number of injuries are caused by violence. Most of these - 75 out of 114 incidents since 2012 - took place in healthcare settings, particularly hospitals. The...
Can a company fire an employee receiving workers’ compensation?
Even when employees have been properly trained, a workplace accident can still occur. When a New York employee suffers injuries that prevent him or her from performing a job's duties, it is possible to receive workers' compensation benefits. However, many injured...
Predictive analytics to reduce work-related accident claims
Predictive analytics is not a new term in the business world. Many New York companies use this tool in areas such as finance, marketing and sales. However, an increasing number of construction companies are also using predictive analytics to improve workplace safety...
Man pinned between beam and lift suffers construction injuries
New York construction sites often have heavy equipment and sometimes workers can end up getting hurt by these machines. Due to their sheer size, it's easy for workers to get run over or pinned by them and suffer serious injuries. A worker was recently pinned between...