Forklifts are one of the most commonly used types of vehicles across the country. These powered industrial vehicles are seen everywhere from construction sites to factory floors. Unfortunately, the fact that they’re so common may lure workers into a certain false sense of security around…
Pedestrians in cities know all too well that cars are a constant hazard and they know to be cautious around any moving vehicles. Unfortunately, no one could have been prepared for the recent events at a car wash in Brooklyn. Witnesses say they simply can’t…
New York City streets are covered in miles of scaffolding, and a lot of it is dangerous to be near. The stuff seems to be everywhere. Tall, precarious-looking structures of metal and wood are lined up all over the city’s more than 7,000 buildings with…
Senior citizens often want to keep driving as they age. They’ve been doing it for 50 years or more, and they want the freedom and independence that come along with it. Unfortunately, that does not mean it is safe. Did you know that senior citizens,…
Nearly 4,700 workers died on the job in 2016. Of those deaths, more than 21 percent were in the construction industry. Numbers like these emphasize that the industry must continue to focus on worker safety including training as well as wearing the proper personal protection…
In March, a 34-year-old construction worker was killed at a work site in Jamaica, Queens. The site is one that is known to have had safety violations in the past, including 37 open violations that were issued by the Environmental Control Board. The brother-in-law of…
If you’re a landlord, you already know that you run some risks with premises liability laws. One slip-up on your part, and you could face a serious lawsuit from an injured tenant or guest. There are certain safety codes that you particularly want to make…
You likely count on your ability to go to work each day. You need to be able to earn a living. So, what happens if you are injured and can’t work? You might feel like this is a hopeless situation, but it isn’t. You do…
Getting behind the wheel of your vehicle each day is a risk that not many people realize they are taking. Driving is a dangerous task. Even if you are the safest of drivers, you can never trust that other drivers around you will be just…
Bicyclists are permitted to drive in the road alongside cars and other vehicles. However, if a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle, the results can be disastrous for the rider. Therefore, it’s important for any cyclist to ride defensively and to take extra precautions to…
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