Summer in New York brings longer hours and more time working outdoors for tradespeople across the state. Unfortunately, the added workload exposes you to common safety risks that spike this time of year. Whether you’re fixing a roof or doing landscaping, heat, falls, and overexertion are the most common ways summer can affect you at work. Knowing how each one impacts a workers’ comp claim can make a huge difference in your claim’s outcome. Workplace Falls A slip-and-fall from a ladder, roof, wet floor, or elevated platform is a leading cause of serious injury across industries. In fact, an OSHA […]
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