The deadly explosion in Harlem the other week was said to be caused by a leak in a gas pipe, one part of the nation’s enormous and aging gas system. The leak lead to 8 deaths and injuries in dozens. How old the pipe was and how the leak started remain unclear. Some academics, however, […]
In 2011, President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It was believed to be the most sweeping reform of the nation’s food safety laws in nearly a century. What received less attention of the law’s whistleblower provision. Also known as Section 402, this provision amends the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to […]
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Over the past 30 years, the growing demand for wireless and broadcast communications has increased tower construction and maintenance. With the fast growth of technology like 3G, carriers are forced to race to upgrade their network, which has led to the increase number of fatalities in the cellphone tower industry. In order to maintain communication […]
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When we think of work-related injuries, we usually associate them with construction site accidents and physical labor jobs. However, computer-related health injuries are a leading cause of workplace occupational hazards. While computer usage is very common among 9-5 desk jobs, it is important to protect yourself from serious injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Follow […]
Handling receipts may expose cashiers to BPA, a chemical that has been linked to reproductive problems, according to a study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. In the small study, researchers compared bisphenol A (BPA) among 24 volunteers who handled receipts printed on thermal paper without wearing gloves. After touching the receipts for two straight […]
A Brooklyn firefighter was allegedly seriously injured after he slid down a fire pole that was too slippery, smashing into the floor and fracturing a vertebra in his lower spine, according to his lawsuit. Lt. Christopher Cooke, 50, was on the 2nd floor of the firehouse last March when a report of a fire came […]
If you work in a labor-intensive environment, you may encounter a few tasks that may compromise your health and put you at risk of injury. One of the most common injuries in the workplace is back injuries. Here are some simple tips you can follow to avoid sustaining a back injury on the job: • […]
On April 28, Workers’ Memorial Day, a group of activists gathered at a West Side building site known for its poor safety conditions to issue a stark warning. Antonio Sanchez of the Worker’s Justice Project proclaimed, “Every day immigrant construction workers like myself put our lives at risk. Many have gotten injured because irresponsible contractors […]
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo called on federal officials to strengthen regulations for rail safety following frequent derailments carrying crude oil over the last year. “I am deeply troubled by the pattern of incidents involving the rail transportation of crude oil, from major accidents in 2013 to two minor derailments in New York this week,” […]
OSHA has issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2014 program to ensure workplaces with high rates of injury and illness are enforcing resources to protect their workers. The SST program is one of OSHA’s main programmed inspection plans for high-hazard, non construction workplaces that have 20 or more workers. The SST plan […]