Some jobs require workers to work in extremely dangerous conditions that put them at high risk of serious burns. Whether you work with chemicals or food, it’s important to follow safety precautions in order to ensure you don’t suffer from a serious burn at work: 1. Where the proper safety gear: this may be gloves, […]
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A new report suggests that 42% of workers surveyed in NYC’s food manufacturing industry have been injured on the job. 106 workers were surveyed in New York’s food processing and distribution sectors. The report states that 56.7% of the workers never received safety and health training from their employer. Of those workers injured, more than […]
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 – 08:30 Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed new bills that will enhance safety efforts by the DOT, NYPD, and TLC and further administration’s goal of eliminating traffic fatalities. The Mayor visited the site of a newly redesigned intersection in Queens to sign a package of vital legislation that will […]
Although fire safety in the workplace is the responsibility of the business owner or employer, there are some simple ways to give you as an employee piece of mind that your company premises is protected in the event of a fire. All workplace premises must have a fire risk assessment carried out to highlight: potential […]
June is National Safety Month so check out these simple safety tips for the average worker!: 1. Understand the risks involved with the work you are performing. Once you know the hazards involved, you can take the necessary steps to reducing your risk of work-related injury or illness. 2. Reduce workplace stress. Common causes include […]
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There are somewhere between 20,000 to 35,000 forklift accidents every year. It’s important to take the necessary safety precautions when operating heavy machinery. Operating a forklift is a risky job. There are approximately 85 fatal accidents per year. Most injuries and property damage can be linked to three causes: • Insufficient or inadequate training • […]
The proposal to lower the New York City speed limit to 25 mph gained some favor last Tuesday. A bill in the State Senate won the support of the Mayor de Blasio administration and some traffic safety advocates. If the bill is passed, this could be the most significant change yet under Bill de Blasio’s […]
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If scaffolding is not used correctly and if proper precautions aren’t taken, serious injuries or even death in workers can occur. It is critical that managers and supervisors are aware of how to construct a safe working environment for its employees. It’s equally important for you as an employee to understand these safety measures, so […]
29 feet of contaminated soil near a flood plain at the mouth of the Rahway River threatens to pollute parts of Staten Island, according to opponents of New Jersey’s Arch Project. The Rahway Arch site is a former chemical byproduct waste disposal site which served as a dumping ground for acidic sludge and aluminum sulfate. […]
Safe patient handling legislation will protect patients and workers from injuries related to lifting, and has the potential to save millions of dollars in Workers’ Compensation costs. The legislation was enacted as one of the highlights of the state budget. It uses engineering controls, lifting and transfer aids, or assistive devices by staff to perform […]