As a part of the Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Troy, NY residents will have the opportunity to receive a free smoke detector. Residents are encouraged to contact the Red Cross prior to 9/1 to request their smoke detector and request an install. After the program launch on 9/12, Red Cross volunteers and local partners will […]
Author Archives: FOA
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Aug
OSHA has released a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” with intent to define regulations and obligations of employers to make and maintain accurate records of injury and illness. According to Dr.David Michaels, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, “Accurate records are not simply paperwork, but have an important, in fact life-saving purpose, […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its Communication Tower directive regarding the use of hoist systems used to move workers to and from workstations on communication towers. The movement follows a dramatic increase in preventable injuries and fatalities in the industry. More fatalities involving communication tower workers occurred in 2013 than in the […]
On July 8th a garbage truck collided with a New York & Atlantic Rail, although no one was injured the crash prompted a federal safety review. The review will include railway management, compliance with safety regulations, and certifications of engineers and conductors. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a Railway accident, […]
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Jul
Jul
A new investigative unit, staffed by five inspectors will be cracking down on illegal daycare centers in NYC. The death of a 3-month old baby at an illegal daycare center last Monday prompted the investigation. The day of the incident the daycare had 15 children, 3 children more then legally permitted in NYC. The New […]
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Jul
Jul
Two crashes early Monday morning on the Sprain Brook Parkway shut down multiple lanes between Armonk and Purchase. Those traveling southbound on 1-684 experienced delays as the road came to a gridlock. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accidents. The Sprain Brook Parkway is known as a dangerous road, perhaps one of the […]
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Jul
Jul
Two crashes early Monday morning on the Sprain Brook Parkway shut down multiple lanes between Armonk and Purchase. Those traveling southbound on 1-684 experienced delays as the road came to a gridlock. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accidents. The Sprain Brook Parkway is known as a dangerous road, perhaps one of the […]
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Jul
Jul
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli will be sending staff from his office to several events throughout the state of New York this month to assist residents in searching for lost and forgotten funds. “I encourage everyone to come out to the community events to search for money that may be waiting for you,” […]
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Jul
Jul
A new ban went into effect Monday Morning, prohibiting cars north of 72nd street. City Councilmember Mark Levine, and Mayor Bill De Blasio introduced the ban. Reducing the amount of cars in Central Park will inevitably create safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, but is it enough? The southern end of Central Park is still […]
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Jul
Jul
The Federal Railroad Administration is exploring the possibility of digital mapping companies aiding in reducing the number of railroad-vehicle collisions. Causalities from train-vehicle crashes have increased in years past. While technology has created hazards by distracting drivers, in this instance, it may do the opposite. Apple, TomTom, Mapquest, and Garmin may also participate. Details regarding […]