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Is the Back Seat Really the Safest Place in a Car Accident?
For a long time, it was pretty much taken for granted that the back seat of a car is the safest place if you are ever in a car accident. But, as an article in The New York Times explains, that might not be the case anymore. According to the report, advances in seatbelt technology …
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Trucking Companies Tell Congress Thousands of Truck Drivers Are Illicit Drug Users
During a significant meeting held between major players in the trucking industry and Congress on June 12, a group representing large carriers told lawmakers they had evidence that thousands of truck drivers were “manipulating” drug-testing protocols and should be removed from the nation’s highways before they caused truck accidents with the potential for major injuries …
NYC Regulation Requires Installation of Door Lock Monitors on Elevators by the End of the Year
The deadline for the New York City regulation that mandates the installation of door-lock monitors on about 44,000 elevators citywide by the end of the year is fast approaching. According to a report in The New York Times, this regulation means that tens of thousands of elevators in the city need to have these safety …
Collapsed Scaffolding Injures Pedestrians in Midtown Manhattan
Two pedestrians suffered injuries after being struck by falling bricks in Midtown Manhattan the morning of Tuesday, June 11. According to an ABC news report, the incident occurred at 42 West 39th Street. The scaffold reportedly came loose sending bricks from the façade of a building down onto the sidewalk and the sidewalk shed. The …
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The Role of Protective Gear in Preventing Construction Accidents and Injuries
Construction accident injuries and fatalities are skyrocketing once again in New York City with the increase in building activity. According to city data, construction accident deaths have increased 33 percent compared to five years ago. Worksite injuries are up a staggering 221 percent within that same time period. Contractors and construction companies are looking to …
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