When most New Yorkers think of dangerous professions, they may think of logging, mining or construction. While these industries frequently experience high numbers of work-related accidents, workplace safety has drastically decreased in the health care field. Workplace...
Workplace Safety
How can I focus on workplace safety and reduce toxic exposure?
When many New Yorkers think of workers' compensation claims, they think of workplace accidents and injuries such as lacerations, broken bones and head trauma. Even though workplace illnesses are less common, they can be just as dangerous.Many might have heard about...
When a work-related accident leads to permanent disability
Workplace safety is a primary concern for many New York employers. However, as the saying goes, accidents happen. Despite all attempts to follow safety guidelines, employees still get injured on the job. Although most injured workers eventually recover from their...
Work-related accident claims involving noise exposure
When many New Yorkers think of workplace accidents and workers' compensation cases, they may immediately think of back injuries, machinery accidents and chemical-related injuries. However, exposure to loud noises is a common, but not much-talked-about, concern....
I want to prevent a work-related accident: How can OSHA help?
Workplace safety is often overlooked. However, many New Yorkers work in factories, on construction sites and in other unsafe areas. The truth is that a work-related accident can happen to any employee at any time. The main mission of the Occupational Safety and Health...
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...
Reduce risk of work-related accident when hiring students
Students bring a lot of value to small businesses in New York. With no classes during the summer, students can work flexible schedules. Plus, they often work for low wages and bring fresh new ideas to the company. However, of the 19% of small businesses expected to...
Tesla fined after work-related accident led to violations
Many New Yorkers may be familiar with Tesla Motors, an automotive manufacturer that builds electric cars. The company is facing heavy scrutiny after a work-related accident in November 2013 injured three employees.An investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health...
Work accident results in man’s death
Workplace safety is vital, especially when jobs that could be considered risky are underway in Syracuse. This is especially true when the job involves construction. Construction workers rely on their employers to ensure that the site is up to code and free of...
Study shows loud noise can increase work-related accidents
Many Syracuse businesses are looking to improve workplace safety. A recent study has shown that loud noise can seriously affect workers in the workplace, leading to serious accidents.The study was 20 years in the making. The results came from 46,550 male employees,...