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A new study stirs up debate over New York state’s ‘Scaffold Law’

May 1, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Could a law intended to help protect workers actually be putting them in danger? A recent study of New York state's "Scaffold Law" suggests as much, but the law's supporters are crying foul and say the study's methodology is flawed.

Safety coalition: ‘Scaffold Law’ study is flawed

April 18, 2014

New York – A recent study that questioned the usefulness of New York state’s “Scaffold Law” is flawed, according to a new report from a worker safety advocacy coalition.

Increase employer liability?

April 15, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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While working on an article about New York state’s ‘Scaffold Law’, an interesting question popped up: Should employers face increased liability for workplace injuries and illnesses?

NY’s Cuomo calls for rail safety reforms

March 12, 2014

Albany, NY – New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) recently urged federal officials to speed up federal rail safety reforms, as derailments of trains transporting volatile crude oil continue to occur in North America.

Report questions effectiveness of New York scaffold law

February 28, 2014

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A New York state scaffolding law intended to improve worker safety may actually result in higher rates of injuries and deaths and cost society billions of dollars per year, suggests a new report.