Dog Bites
0 CommentsIn June of this year, a mother was walking home with her daughters and niece in the Bronx when they were attacked by two pit bulls. All of the victims were left with bite wounds and scratches after the dogs had somehow gotten away from their owners and charged at the group- the owners reportedly…
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Red Light Camera Outrage
0 CommentsA woman from East Norwich was shocked when she received over $1,000 worth of traffic tickets in the mail for failing to stop at a red light. The resident had never gotten a ticket before and she doesn’t remember not stopping at the intersection cited on the violation. Another Nassau County man received 20 tickets…
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When It Comes to Construction Worker Safety: New York City Diverges from the Rest of the State
0 CommentsThere are several possible reasons the construction industry has seen an increase in workplace fatalities in New York State this decade. One, of course, is the improving economy, which has increased construction and general economic activity since the depths of the Great Recession. However, a quick look at how these trends compare, between New York…
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Amusement Park Ride Dangers
0 CommentsAugust is the start of county fair season! The last month of summer break is often saved for fair food, farm animals, and carnival rides. But before you jump on the nearest roller coaster, parents should be aware of the dangers these parks and pop-up rides can pose when it comes to their children: At…
Read More Read MoreAre OSHA’s Increase in Fines Enough to Keep Employee’s Safe?
0 CommentsIn 2015, OSHA floated an idea concerning its intention to increase its penalties by as much as 80 percent. For advocates who always lamented that the rates then charged by OSHA were too low, this was welcome news. Fast forward to 2018, the current rates makes one realize that OSHA made good of its intention….
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