Authorities are currently investigating the death of a sanitation worker who was hit by a garbage truck in Melville, NY. According to preliminary reports the 44 year old worker was on the back of the garbage truck. At some point as the driver of the truck reversed, the worker ended up underneath the truck. Federal […]
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At approximately 11am on September, 17th first responders were notified of an active fire at the APM Port Elizabeth terminal along Newark Bay. According to officials a straddle truck and the shipping container it was carrying caught fire. The shipping container was transporting wood and wood pulp, all of which was completely engulfed by the […]
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Sep
Researchers at Stanford & Harvard recently conducted a study into how stressful work conditions, such as unpredictable hours, unreliable management and unreasonable job demands affect workers health. According to the study, which was published in “Behavioral Science & Policy” some workplace stressors do in fact negatively affect employee’s health. Most of the stressors sited are […]
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Sep
I’ll just be a number to a large firm… While we can’t speak for all law firms, Fine Olin & Anderman, LLP (FOA) has managed to grow in size without losing sight of the ideals that the firm was built upon. In 1963 the firm started as a small law practice in New York City […]
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This month a baby in Georgia was left in a vehicle for nearly two hours after the family returned from church. Tragically the 11-month-year-old baby died as a result. According to the county Sheriff “…there was a lack of communication within the three adults. They assumed that one of the others had brought in the child […]
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Early this month five people were injured when a 25-foot tree snapped in half in Bryant Park. According to officials the tree was severely rotted. The Parks Department is investigating the matter although a private management company, Bryant Park Corporation manages the park. Every day thousands of people commute through New York City parks. It’s […]
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On Monday, August 10th Governor Cuomo announced salon owners will be required to obtain a wage bond within the next 60 days. Those who do not will face penalties and fines, even possible closure. The New Wage Bond Requires: A trainee program Free registration for unlicensed workers Wage bond minimums depending on the number of […]
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Aug
Think twice before you run a red light in Albany, NY. The city has begun placing red light cameras at key intersections throughout Albany. Once all of the cameras are installed there will be 2-3 dozen cameras throughout the city. Drivers caught running red lights will receive a $50.00 ticket in the mail. Albany officials are following […]
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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 […]
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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, […]