There are many different construction projects in process throughout New York. These projects vary greatly though. Some could be large projects constructing new buildings that are many stories high. Others could be restoration projects of much smaller buildings....
For the past several years (indeed, some in New York may even argue decades), one of the main incentives drawing people into the workforce was the promise of employment benefits. One of the chief among these is workers' compensation (as employees want the security...
When you think of workers’ compensation, you often imagine situations when a worker has tripped in the walk-in freezer or suffered a serious cut during dinner preparation. For a lot of workers, workers’ compensation seems like the solution for injuries suffered in...
Workplace injuries occur far more often than many people realize. The state’s Workers’ Compensation Board has assembled about 170,000 claims each of the past four years, which is a significant number. We don’t know the exact circumstances of each of these claims, such...
New York workers like you often take health risks while on the job. Construction workers like you face many types of risks related to your terrain. Fall risks are among them. Many injuries can come from a fall. Head injuries are among the most common. Of these...
Sustaining an injury at work can cost you both time and money. Your pain may prevent you from performing your job. And the time you spend recuperating will impact your earnings. You may have applied for workers' compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and...
Regardless of your specific job or industry, you may experience a time when you need to use a portable ladder while at work. The use of such a ladder may be integral to the nature of your job, such as if you are in construction or custodial services. You may also need...
Heavy lifting is a crucial task in many workplaces, but it also exposes workers to the risk of a serious back injury. If you hurt your back while attempting to carry a heavy load, you could be out of work for over a week while you recover from your injury. Reducing...
Injuries in the workplace can happen in any job. Injuries can range from construction worker experiencing injuries from falling equipment, to an office worker receiving a repetitive strain injury from typing at a computer for years. When an employee gets an injury,...
When you make your living working in health care, you face numerous on-the-job risks, and you are at a particularly high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries. These injuries are a common result of performing heavy lifting or moving patients, and some such...