In 2018, slightly more than 1,000 construction workers were killed nationwide. Of that number, 338 -- or 33.5% -- were caused by falls, with struck by object (11.1%) the next most common occurrence, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Telemedicine and e-visits with doctors becoming increasingly popular. Patients need to be cautious, however. E-medicine is a tradeoff: You get the convenience of a visit with your doctor without leaving your home. However, you lose the personal interaction that could...
Quite a few medical conditions are progressive, which means they actually get worse over time. The sooner someone identifies their symptoms and secures an accurate diagnosis from their physician, the more treatment options that may be available and the better their...
Falls are among the “fatal four” -- the main four causes of construction accidents. Nowhere is that more apparent than when you’re working on a scaffold. While there’s no possible way here to cover all of the safety tips regarding scaffolds, there are a few things you...
Construction accidents are inevitable in an evolving metropolis like New York City, which is home to 8.3 million residents and over 1 million buildings. There is inherent risk working high above the ground on roofs, ladders and scaffolding. Injuries are a constant...
Why are so many construction workers in New York City (NYC) getting hurt and killed? Construction work has always been a hazardous occupation, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that construction workers in the city are now more likely to be killed in a...
Body cameras are designed to protect the police from false charges of misconduct, provide evidence that can potentially be used and court and -- most importantly -- deter officers from violating a suspect’s civil rights. So, what did the New York City’s Civilian...
Medical mistakes are among the leading causes of death in this country, and many of those are related to diagnostic errors. Some, however, are due to errors that simply should never happen in a medical setting if proper protocols are being followed. What are these...
Forklifts are one of the most commonly used pieces of industrial equipment, with important roles in both warehouses and construction. While they’re just about everywhere, you can’t ever forget that they’re powerful -- and dangerous -- pieces of machinery. ere are some...
False arrests present problems for diverse New York neighborhoods. These arrests are often the province of officers pursuing quotas. Recent investigations into the New York Police Department (NYPD) revealed that officers receive acclaim for meeting their goal. And...
