Hotel workers are essential to the hospitality industry, providing guests with comfortable and enjoyable stays. However, hotel workers are also at risk of injury on the job. From repetitive strain injuries to slips, trips and falls, New York hotel workers face a range...
Workplace Injuries
Common types of construction workplace injuries
In New York, construction workers face a demanding job involving various tasks and dangerous equipment, resulting in a high injury rate. Construction workplace injuries can significantly affect an employee’s emotional, physical and financial well-being. Understanding...
Avoid amputation injuries with these practices
Workplace accidents in New York can be serious, and one of the most brutal types of injuries that you can receive at work is a workplace amputation injury. While you can't ever completely eliminate the potential of a workplace amputation, knowing about where they...
Workplace accidents soar after clocks spring forward
Daylight Saving Time began in New York at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Losing an hour of sleep might not seem like something to be concerned about, but it can actually be quite dangerous. Fatigue is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle and workplace accidents,...
3 ways power tools lead to worker injuries at construction sites
Power tools make a massive difference on construction sites by reducing physical demands on construction professionals. The difference between using an electric screwdriver and manually driving every screw is incalculable. As a result, power tools and other small...
Occupational hearing loss: are you at risk?
If you work in a noisy environment in New York, you may be at risk of developing occupational hearing loss. This condition is caused by exposure to loud noises in the workplace, which can damage your hearing over time. Can lead to permanent hearing loss Occupational...
Prompt medical care is an essential workplace right
The collapse on the playing field of NFL player Damar Hamlin due to a cardiac arrest has brought to light how traumatic events can happen anywhere. According to the National Safety Council, 10,000 cardiac-related events occur annually on the job, but how well are New...
Prevalence of truck driver shoulder injuries in New York
After years of driving, most truck drivers in New York develop a condition known in layman's terms as "trucker's shoulder." This is basically a pain in the entire arm, fingers, shoulders and neck region. Fortunately, they are measures one can take to prevent or...
Falls are a common cause of worker injuries on construction sites
Construction work in New York goes on year-round. It often seems as if there are projects constantly in progress. This provides work for many people in the industry. Those who are working on site are subject to inherent risks due to the sheer nature of the job. Since...
The most common work-related knee injury you’ve never heard about: Prepatellar bursitis
People who suffer a knee injury at work can suffer from extreme pain and mobility limitations. These injuries are often deeply challenging and can lead to lost work time and problems with mobility. The odds are high, however, that you've never even heard of the most...