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Employers in New York and throughout the country are required to keep their employees safe from potential hazards. As a general rule, working near toxic chemicals qualifies as a potential hazard. There are various ways that you could be hurt while handling or...

Whether you fell while working in construction, hurt yourself lifting something in a factory or cut yourself severely while working in a restaurant kitchen, it is possible that you could cause the injury that you suffered on the job. While what happened at work may...

New York is often subject to extreme winter weather. Even in mild years, freezing precipitation and slushy roads can inconvenience and even endanger workers around the state. Whether you drive for a living or do part of your job responsibilities outside, you could be...

Nurses in New York and across the Unites States are exposed to a variety of workplace risks each day. While a nursing career offers numerous benefits, it's extremely important to be aware of workplace hazards to minimize your risk of injury. Remain healthy and safe...

When you’re working with your construction crew, one thing you have to do is make sure that the equipment you’re using is safe. Whether it’s a ladder or a piece of scaffolding, you’ll want to check it over and be positive that it looks like it’s in good condition. One...

Loading docks can be some of the most dangerous places to work in New York. In 2018, over 6,000 people suffered injuries at loading docks, requiring them to miss work and file for workers' compensation. How can people remain safe while still getting the job done on...

Your boss knows that you’re supposed to wear eye protection on the job. However, you already wear prescription glasses to work every day. Your boss neglects to give you any eye protection and says you should be fine with the glasses that you have. Is this true, or are...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a report on workplace deaths in 2018 and ranked the industries with the highest fatality rates. Residents of New York should know that the truck transportation industry came at the top with a rate of 28 deaths per 100,000...

When construction teams are working, it’s very important that each and every person has the right personal protective equipment (PPE). If they don’t for some reason, then they could be badly hurt by falling, getting cut or burned or suffering some other kind of...

New York, New York, September 29, 2020 — Ariella Herman with Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman has been nominated and approved for selection as a 2020 Distinguished Advocate for Workers’ Compensation. This award is by invitation only and bestowed to lawyers that have...