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Article: New York Construction Accident Lawyer Comments On New Study Revealing Direct Link Between Safe Workplaces and Sleep.
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- June 19, 2009
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New York, NY, Jun 19, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- As lawyers know, a frightening variety of accidents happen every day at construction sites in New York State due to the inherently dangerous nature of the work such as heights, holes, bad weather, loud noises and the use of defective or damaged equipment and heavy machinery that pose threats to workers' safety.
Now, according to two researchers at Michigan State University, sleep deprivation, one of the most pervasive health problems in the United States, can add to the dangers that put workers' health and safety at risk, particularly when performing complex tasks that require a high level of attention, as much ...