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Distracted Uber Driving: Why You Could Be In Danger
You may not be as safe in an Uber as you thought. The Uber app could be leading to an uptick in distracted driving accidents, putting riders and other New Yorkers sharing the road at risk for life-threatening injuries. Hidden Dangers of The Uber App There... (Keep Reading)
Construction Mobile Apps: Do They Make Workers Safer?
An article published in Architect highlights how some construction companies are capitalizing on technology and gameplay to increase safety in the workplace. These innovative employers are ditching traditional lecture trainings for a more modern approach to employee development and onboarding. But do these games really increase safety... (Keep Reading)
Sanitation Truck Accidents: Why NYC Waste Management Has Become Deadly
A recent uptick in sanitation truck accidents has residents in New York City and Long Island communities terrified to step too close to the curb. Two weeks ago, a 10-year-old boy was killed, and his mother was seriously injured by a City sanitation vehicle while... (Keep Reading)
NYC Bicycle Fatalities Skyrocketed in 2019
The end of 2019 was the closing of a deadly year for cyclists in New York City. The Daily News reported a total of 29 cyclists were killed last year while riding across the five boroughs. The highest concentration of fatalities was in Brooklyn neighborhoods, where 18... (Keep Reading)
Winter Construction Hazards: How To Stay Safe In The Cold
Construction work in the winter doesn’t stop when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Through ice, sleet, and snow, these workers labor tirelessly. When most of us are huddled up to the closest source of heat, construction and outdoor tradesmen are completing vital... (Keep Reading)
How Safe Is Your Hospital?
New York State hospitals are failing to protect their patients. According to the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, New York is now among the bottom five states in the country for hospital safety. The state dropped six spots in the last six months from 43... (Keep Reading)
NEW NY Car Seat Law: What Parents Need To Know
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 15, and most of them occur when safety restraints are used incorrectly. Here are the details New York parents should know about the new car seat law to keep their... (Keep Reading)
Halloween Scares In NYC- How To Stay Safe
Halloween night is one of the most exciting times of the year for children and families. But it can also be one of the deadliest. According to the Safe Kids Worldwide, twice as many children are killed when walking on Halloween compared to any other night... (Keep Reading)
National Hearing Protection Month
Without a doubt, construction and manufacturing are two of the loudest industries in the country. But studies evaluating the hearing abilities of workers in these trades are showing that noisy jobs are coming at a cost. In a 10-year study conducted by the Center for Disease... (Keep Reading)
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