Lead and Asbestos Risks for New York Workers
Many buildings throughout New York contain lead and asbestos, as the buildings were constructed before the dangers of these products became known. Still, if left undisturbed and if proper mitigation techniques are used, the risk of exposure is relatively low. Unfortunately, many workers, particularly those in construction, may find themselves doing jobs that can lead […]
COHOES: Brittany Knight Killed In Tragic Pedestrian Car Accident While Trying To Cross The Street on 787 Northbound by Bridge Avenue
MUNICIPALITY MAY BE LIABLE FOR FATAL ACCIDENT COHOES, NEW YORK (June 19, 2016) – The tragic death of a beloved 16-year-old girl in a car accident as she crossed the road has devastated the classmates and teachers that knew her, according to TWC NEWS. Authorities have been able to identify the girl killed in the fatal […]
Understanding Your Rights After Workplace Violence
All workers are entitled to a safe worksite, and employees are generally entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits whenever they get hurt while performing workplace tasks or work duties. While most people think of work injuries as something that happens because of a fall or because equipment malfunctions, there are also other common causes of […]
MANHATTAN: Elevator Repairman Loses Arm In Freak Accident on the Top Floor of 50 Broadway In The Financial District
MALFUNCTIONING ELEVATOR MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (June 15, 2015) – An elevator repairman had his arm amputated in a freak accident as he was working on the top floor of 50 Broadway in the financial district of lower Manhattan, according to the Gothamist. (map) The resident of Brooklyn who has still been […]
Dehydration hard to diagnose in the elderly
During the summer months, older New York City residents may be at risk for becoming dehydrated. The effects of dehydration can range from minor dizziness to heat stroke. Elderly people have a propensity to become dehydrated due to the medications they take, forgetfulness about eating or drinking and weaker thirst sensations. At the same time, it can be challenging for doctors to diagnose elderly people with dehydration.
Worker Fatalities Increase
Each year, the government tallies up the total number of fatal occupational injuries that occur on work sites throughout the United States. The report on the total number of work injuries in 2014 was just recently released. According to Safety News Alert, the total number of employees who were killed while performing their work tasks […]
Urine tests may misdiagnose dehydration in elderly individuals
For many New York residents, dehydration can cause a number of symptoms that can range from dizziness to an increased risk for heat stroke. For elderly patients, however, dehydration can become more likely due to reduced thirst sensations, lack of hunger and medications. While there are signs and tests, such as urine tests, to determine if a person is dehydrated, they may not be as accurate in older individuals.
Nearly 3,000 Amputations Occurred in Work Accidents in 2015
According to CNN, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a report on injuries and fatalities in the workplace. The report revealed there were 10,338 severe injuries resulting from workplace conditions over the course of 2015. Among the injuries that were sustained by workers included nearly 3,000 amputations, as well as cases in which workers […]
Study finds problems with teledermatology
New York residents who are unable to travel to the doctor sometimes use telemedicine to diagnose and treat medical conditions remotely. One area of telemedicine that is becoming popular is teledermatology. Several teledermatology websites allow patients to send photographs to be used for diagnosis and treatment of various conditions.
New Bill Focuses on Improving Pedestrian Safety
In August of 2014, the Right of Way Law took effect in New York City. This law made it a misdemeanor if a driver hit a pedestrian or a bicycle rider who had the right-of-way. The aim was to provide more protection to pedestrians by criminalizing a failure to yield on the part of drivers. […]