A recent study from the New York-based nonprofit group Center for Talent Innovation suggests that the entertainment business is not a very friendly place for women. After polling 3,213 college-educated men and women working white-collar jobs in eight industries, the think tank discovered that sexual harassment and discrimination was particularly prevalent among women employed in the media and entertainment sector.
Motorcycle safety: Back to the basics
Whether you have recently purchased your first motorcycle or you are a veteran rider, safety should always be a priority. If you are an experienced rider, you probably already know that you cannot depend on motorists and truckers to take your safety into consideration. This means that if you want to reduce your chances of having an accident, it is up to you to take every precaution possible.
Dealing with trauma after a work injury
Suffering an injury at work can mean that a worker suffers from medical problems and needs to take unpaid leave and pay for medical bills. This can be disadvantageous, because it means not only that the worker will suffer from injuries, but also that he or she will suffer financially.
Small cars more likely to injure passengers in crashes
New York readers may have heard that overall U.S. traffic fatalities have been on the rise in recent years. However, recent statistics from the Highway Loss Data Institute, or HLDI, indicate that drivers and passengers are more likely to be injured in certain vehicles than others.
CVSA announces dates for 2018 Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that it will be conducting its Brake Safety Week between Sept. 16 and 22. This means that tractor-trailer drivers in New York and around the country can expect closer scrutiny from police officers and commercial vehicle inspectors. During the weeklong safety blitz, inspectors will mostly be performing strict Level I inspections to find truck braking systems that have been poorly maintained or improperly repaired. Commercial vehicles that are seen as a threat to other road users will be ordered off the road, according to the CVSA.
