Last year, an upstate New York McDonald’s worker notified his supervisor of a gas leak in the building. When the supervisor did nothing, the fire department was called and the building was shut down for the night. The worker was fired. The case demonstrates many aspects of today’s workplaces: the absence of job protections for […]
NYPIRG applauds New York City Comptroller Scott Stinger for proposing a data driven risk management initiative to identify ways to prevent deaths and injuries in New York City and thereby reduce payouts. “Governments should practice the Hippocratic principle and its corollary: First do no harm and then figure out ways to minimize injuries, deaths and […]
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Getting behind the wheel may be the most dangerous thing you do all day so it’s important to understand your risks and take safety precautions. In the U.S., car crashes are the fifth leading cause of death. So follow these simple safety tips to stay safe behind the wheel: 1. Focus on the road: Don’t […]
According to a recent study released in Public Health Reports, the profile of a drugged driver has changed since 1993. The study shows that more drivers are now testing positive for prescription drugs, marijuana, and multiple drugs. Although we have seen a decrease in the amount of motor vehicle fatalities involving people under the influence, […]
During the summer months, it’s common for students to seek out internships and other jobs to gain experience or earn a little extra money. However, during these months, workplace safety training for student employees is often overlooked. “Many small businesses don’t recognize the risks associated with student workers and don’t provide any type of workplace […]
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Construction work is considered to have the largest number of fatalities reported for any industry sector. In fact, construction site work injuries involving contractors accounted for 12% of all fatal work injuries in 2011. About 13 workers die every day. Physical Hazards Physical hazards are present in every construction project. The leading causes of physical […]
Last week, a Brooklyn Firefighter, Gordon Matthew Ambelas died on the job in an attempt to rescue two residents trapped inside the Brooklyn high-rise. A man who made a career out of rescuing people – from the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attack, to the floods of Hurricane Sandy, could not be saved from […]
A skid steer is one of the most diverse pieces of equipment in the construction industry. It can be maneuvered into tight spaces and has a multitude of attachments that are available to complete specific job types. With the versatility of this machine in mind, there are several key safety factors to consider before or […]
Senator Charles Schumer has called on the Environmental Protection Agency to begin an investigation into the dumping of thousands of tons of contaminated materials on at least three sites in the Town of Islip on Long Island. Schumer says he is especially concerned with one of the sites because a six-home development for war veterans […]
Safety improvements have been made on a deadly section of the Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County but some safety advocates say that not enough has been done to improve the busy road. Since 2012 when the state began a $2 million safety program to improve the 16-mile long road, there have been 8 pedestrian deaths. […]