The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a group of safety advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation in regards to training standards for entry-level truck drivers. According to Public Citizen, which is representing the advocacy groups, Congress first instructed the DOT to complete rulemaking on driver training by 1993. The DOT never […]
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Fast food workers have been campaigning throughout the nation for wage increases. Legislation is being considered in several cities and states while Congressional action on the federal minimum wage remains stuck in debate. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order on Tuesday expanding the reach of the Fair Wages for New Yorkers […]
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Construction employers have added 16,000 jobs and the sector’s employment rate has fallen to 7%, the lowest for September in years, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Officials say the employment gains come as more firms report having a difficult time finding enough qualified workers to fill available positions. […]
Recent OSHA investigations, enforcement actions, and settlement agreements against aviation contractors and airlines at airports around the country underscore the dangerous nature of airport work and the need for better oversight of private contractors operating at airports across the nation. Ever since the airline and airport outsourcing that began in the 1980s, responsibility for services […]
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Car crashes are the leading cause of teen deaths in New York State. An involved parent can help cut a teen’s risk in half. As a parent, you have the greatest influence over your teen’s driving. Take these steps to talk with your teen about driving safety: • Speak Early about Driving Safety: Speak about […]
Have you ever noticed a cyclist in NYC not stop at a red light even though they are riding in the road with cars that are required to stop at a red light? Four NY Post reporters observed cyclists at three busy intersections between 8am and 4pm and noted 1,006 cyclists who encountered red lights […]
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On October 3rd, the 100th pedestrian was killed in New York City in 2014, according to the Right of Way. An unidentified man was run over by an MTA bus in the South Bronx. Although this number seems very high for less than a 10-month period, the number may actually be higher. The last set […]
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1. Risk Taking: it’s important to know that it can happen to you. Having the mindset that it will never happen to you or you are too smart to make a stupid decision are excuses we hear all too often. Car crashes are the leading cause of injury and death for people ages 15 to 20. […]
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There are 4,000 bicyclists injured and killed by a car every year in New York City. Most cyclists injured by a motor vehicle avoid getting treated for their injuries because they don’t want to pay the medical bills or ambulance fees, but cyclists are covered under the driver’s insurance for up to $50,000 in medical […]
The leaves are beginning to fall and autumn has officially arrived! Although the changing of the leaves may be a pretty sight, it creates more yard work for us by cluttering up our lawns and yards and puts us at risk for injury. Consider the following safety tips to prevent injuries while performing yard work: […]