On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Oct 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
Ideally, employers in New York and around the country will take whatever steps are necessary to minimize the risk of employee hand injuries. Doing so may improve employee morale while reducing turnover within the organization. In addition to steps that your employer...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Sep 25, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
You may not realize that your body goes through 24-hour cycles that manage its rhythm, and interfering with these cycles affects everything from your body temperature, digestion and your capacity to face daily challenges. The lack of sleep jeopardizes your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Sep 21, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Employees of Amazon in New York City may have heard about the death of one of their colleagues in a neighboring state. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that it had opened an investigation into an incident that occurred on a recent Tuesday. A...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Sep 13, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
In New York City, construction workers and those who work at the airports on airplane maintenance have at least one thing in common: they may be hit by flying or spinning projectiles or machine parts while at work. When workplace injuries occur from such mishaps, the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Sep 7, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Suffering from on-the-job injuries can be overwhelming for any New York City employee. They not only face mounting medical expenses, but they may worry about lost income as they have no other choice but to miss work as they heal. Fortunately, employers provide...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Aug 22, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Roofing contractors are involved in both new construction, repairs and renovations in New York City. Safety-conscious companies report that workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims are reduced by a policy of safety training and continuing education...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Aug 2, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
It is no secret among New York City workers and employers that fatigue can cause injuries at work, at home and out on the road. The National Safety Council published a report recently verifying that 97 percent of American workers believe they have at least one of the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jul 27, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
One of the many health hazards that construction and utility workers in New York have to face is overexertion caused by heavy lifting in materials handling. Safety authorities say a significant number of workplace injuries and many lost work days result from the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jul 21, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Child care workers in New York City and nationwide are exposed to a high percentage of injuries and illnesses through their work activities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that child care workers are 18 percent more likely to experience a lost-time injury on...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jun 23, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Not only do healthcare workers in New York City face the usual work injuries regarding slips, falls, sprains and other lifting injuries, but they are increasingly facing the specter of being victims to violence-related work injuries. Reliable statistics indicate about...
