In your home, there is a boiler. It does exactly as its name describes, boiling water to supply hot water around your home.With boilers, there is normally a safety in place to prevent water from getting too hot. There are also pressure valves to release steam and...
Limiting hours for OR doctors and nurses
Many doctors and nurses in New York are required to work long hours in operating rooms across the state. Some people feel that the hours should be capped similar to the way that hours are limited in other professions. Many doctors feel that this is inappropriate...
Sleep deprivation poses a significant driver safety concern
There are many risky behaviors associated with higher incidents of traffic collisions. Drinking and drugged driving clearly create dangers on New York highways. Also problematic are driving at excessive speeds and what has been identified as distracted driving,...
Uninsured motorist coverage protects you
Car accidents both big and small happen often on the busy New York roads, keeping insurance companies just as busy. However, in recent years studies have found that nearly 6 percent of motorists drive without insurance in New York.This is illegal, but it does not stop...
Tips for school zone safety
School drop-off and pick-up can frazzle the steadiest of nerves, whether you walk your child to school, or drive them. Children appear from every direction and everyone is in a hurry. Throw in buses, and it’s no wonder that pedestrian accidents in school zones...