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Dangers of Walking Across the Queensboro Bridge
The shared pedestrian bike path on the Queensboro Bridge has New York City pedestrians fearing for their lives. A recent article by Streetsblog highlighted several serious safety concerns for walking commuters on the two-way shared pathway, increasing pedestrian accidents and causing people to skip walking... (Keep Reading)
Undocumented Worker Fatalities Uncovered in the Bronx
A recent investigation by The New York Times uncovered a deadly trend on a construction site in the Bronx, bringing to light an ongoing coverup of undocumented worker deaths in the industry. Two months ago, The New York Times published an article about three immigrant... (Keep Reading)
NYC’s Best and Worst Hospitals 2022
In the 2022 edition of the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, New York State hospitals have shown a slight rise in the ranks, rated 44th in the nation compared to 47th in Fall 2021. Among the facilities evaluated, 12.7% received an A-grade compared to only 8%... (Keep Reading)
How to Keep Construction Workers Safe in the Heat
It won’t be long before heatwaves are burning up the streets of New York City. While safety experts advise New Yorkers to avoid the outdoors and stay cool during periods of extreme heat, construction workers and outdoor laborers do not have this luxury. Despite grueling... (Keep Reading)
Avoid A Trip To The ER On The 4TH Of July
Fireworks will fill the skies across the country this weekend in celebration of America’s birthday. These bright and spectacular shows bring communities together and set the scene for beautiful memories. Unfortunately, not all firework memories are happy, especially when they end with a trip to... (Keep Reading)
The 100 Deadliest Days: The Dangers Facing Teen Drivers
Your teens may be looking forward to summer fun right around the corner, but it’s time for parents and guardians to step up their road safety efforts. This holiday weekend marks the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers. Every year, AAA reports... (Keep Reading)
Going Beyond National Safety Stand-Down Week
Falls have consistently ranked as the leading cause of work fatality in the construction industry, specifically falls from elevation. In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (B.L.S.) reported that out of 1,008 construction fatalities reported, 351 of them (nearly 35% of all fatalities) involved workers... (Keep Reading)
NYC Pedestrians–Don’t Walk Here!
New York City has experienced an alarming uptick in pedestrian accidents affecting communities across five boroughs. The New York Post recently reported that 59 pedestrians in NYC were killed within the first quarter of 2022, a 44% increase from the previous year. These new statistics... (Keep Reading)
Fatal Construction Fall at Queens Worksite
An Ecuadorian construction worker was killed in a tragic construction accident last week after falling 20-ft down an open shaft on a worksite in Queens. Channel 4 News reported the worker was moving a plywood board on the ground level of the building at St.... (Keep Reading)
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April marks the beginning of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a life-saving initiative that becomes more necessary every year. In 2020, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A.) reported 3,142 fatalities due to distracted driving accidents, all of which were 100% preventable. This year, the... (Keep Reading)
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