Construction Safety and Gear: 8 Things to Know
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. Fatalities in the construction industry are higher than the national average for all industries.
Dangerous Fire Escapes and Stair Railings
Building owners are responsible for ensuring that railings remain safe. Failing to do so can leave the building owner open to litigation and may lead to occupants becoming seriously injured or losing their lives.
That are standards and building codes that must be met in New York to ensure railings and fire escapes are safe for people to use. If you suffered a dangerous stairway fall or another type of injury due to an unsafe condition, speak to our New York injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP.
How Lavern’s Law Can Help Cancer Patients – Updated
New York State enacted Lavern’s Law on January 31, 2018. This new law extends the amount of time a patient has to file a medical malpractice lawsuit for a missed cancer diagnosis.
Firefighters – Health Risks and Workers’ Compensation
New York’s Bravest! When the rest of us run from a fire or disaster, firefighters lead the charge into buildings to save lives and contain the fire damage. Firefighting is one of the most dangerous non-military jobs around.
The Winner of the 2018 Foundation For Your Future Scholarship Is…
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, is proud to announce the winner of our Foundation For Your Future 2018 scholarship. This was a tough choice; but we narrowed it down to one finalist who impressed us with her future goals, her love for her family, and her dedication to serving the community.
Congratulations…
A Brief History of Labor Day
Thanks to the New York Public Library for a snapshot of the past!
The 1800s
What it was like to be a worker in America in the 1800s?
In 1830, the average manufacturing employee worked a 70-hour week, often without a day off. By 1890, thanks to efforts by workers and unions that number had fallen to 60 hours a week, but the labor was still intense.
Ultimately, the idea behind Labor Day was for these kinds of workers to get a day off.
Final 4 Chosen for WRSH’s 2018 Scholarship
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, would like to thank the six hundred plus applicants who submitted essays to our Foundation For Your Future 2018 scholarship. We opened the scholarship up earlier this year, and the prize is $500 towards the winner’s post-secondary educational expenses.
We asked you all, “How will attending college help you achieve your future goals?” because we strongly believe that higher education creates a strong foundation for everyone. And boy, did we get answers.
Legionnaires’ Disease – 5 Things to Know
What is it?
Legionnaires’ disease is form of pneumonia spread by infected water vapor and can often be fatal. There have been reports of it in New York City, recently afflicting 27 people and killing one.
Government and health officials have warned residents in certain areas to be alert for signs of the disease, which presents with nausea, fatigue, fever, chills, coughing, head and muscle aches, confusion, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
We Haven’t Chosen Our Scholarship Finalists Just Yet
The response to our Foundation For Your Future 2018 scholarship has been overwhelming! We received over 700 applications and essays, and the competition is fierce. The team at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, is sad to say we need more time to review your outstanding responses before coming up with finalists.
Please check back with us on our blog and Facebook page on August 29th to meet our five finalists! The winner will still be announced on September 5th, 2018. Thank you!
Elevators: a Risk to Maintenance and Construction Workers
Many people use elevators every single day, especially in New York, where going to work in a high-rise would otherwise leave us winded and exhausted. Our lawyers and staff at WRSH usually hop on the elevator at the Graybar Building to get to our office, rather than trotting up and down the stairs.
We all trust that when we step onto an elevator, it will be there, properly aligned; take us up or down at a reasonable speed; and stop correctly for us to get off again. In other words, that it will work.