It's hard to imagine, but sitting could actually be deadly. Workers who spend a large part of their days sitting in a chair may not want to hear this statistic, but according to researchers, people who sit for over 11 hours a day have a 40 percent higher chance of death within the next three years. Surprisingly, most office workers easily sit for this amount of time each day.
What should employers do to prevent wet and slippery accidents?
Not only does an employer have a moral duty to employees to keep his or her workplace safe and free of unnecessary dangers, but the employer also has a legal duty to maintain safe premises. If the employer is grossly negligent in failing to keep his or her premises risk-free, for example - in addition to being able to file a workers' compensation claim - an injured employee may have a viable cause of action to pursue financial damages in civil court.
Play it safe with these construction tool safety tips
Nearly every tool that construction workers use on a daily basis can result in a serious injury. Even a screwdriver could slip and puncture you, resulting in a debilitating wound. This is why it's vital that you do everything you can to stay safe while using tools at your construction job. Here are a few tips to keep in mind in this regard:
What kinds of injuries do office workers suffer from?
Office injuries are a lot more common than you might think. In fact, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, three million non-life-threatening office-related injuries and illnesses happened in 2013 alone. Let's familiarize ourselves with the most common of these injuries so that we'll be better at avoiding them.
Robot suit helps injured construction worker walk again
A man who suffered paralyzing injuries on the job 10 years ago was recently able to walk again thanks to a high-tech robot. The paralyzed man went home with the roboticized exoskeleton which helps him power his hip and knee movements so he can stand up straight, turn around and walk.
Here's why employers need a driving safety program
In the United States, someone dies as a result of a car crash every 12 minutes and every 10 seconds someone suffers a car crash-related injury. Every five seconds a crash happens. For these reasons alone, business owners should be alert to create a safety program to ensure that their drivers stay safe on the road. However, a lot of companies and businesses have yet to create a potentially life-saving program like this.
Did your wife die while performing her job duties?
Imagine your wife works as an emergency medical technician, and she's fearlessly performed her job -- saving life after life -- for the last two decades. However, on a recent trip into traffic to tend to car accident victims, the ambulance she was riding in crashed. The accident wasn't anyone's fault, but tragically, your wife didn't survive.
Unexpected accident in Queens leaves 1 worker dead
A construction worker is dead after a tragic fall at a home in Queens. The worker was installing solar panels at the home on a recent Thursday, when he slipped and fell two stories to the ground. Police were notified that the incident happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. The man was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital Center, and later pronounced dead at the medical facility.
Common injuries that trigger workers' compensation claims
New York residents can get hurt on the job in an infinite number of ways. Just when a workers' compensation lawyer thinks that he or she has seen it all in this regard, a new client walks in the door with the most unlikely injury of them all. That said, there are some kinds of injuries that lawyers see again and again when they're assisting their clients to get the employee benefits they deserve.
Prevent office-related injuries by following these tips
Most New York workers don't think of an office as a particularly dangerous workplace, but employees can suffer from a host of complications as a result of working in an office environment. If you work in an office in Hicksville or the surrounding areas, pay close attention to the following tips, as they could prevent you from getting hurt.
