FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com FEBRUARY 11, 2016 • THE COURIER SUN 35 Wanna Play? New Exhibit Created by Sciencenter with the support of the National Science Foundation and Network for Earthquake Engineering Live Theater Puppetkabob presents “The” Snowflake “Man” February 17 & 18 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Highlighted Workshop Line and Shape February 15-19 at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. LICM receives support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. LICM Theater performances receive support from the Institute of Museum & Library Services and the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 516-224-5800 • www.licm.org Simulation. Artwork created will be included in annual “Dedicated to de Kooning” exhibition. YOUR PROMOTIONS SUPERMARKET SINCE 1995 CORPORATE & TEAM OUTFITTING H Staff Shirts H Giveaways H Family Reunions H School/Camps H Organizations/Events CUSTOM APPAREL POPULAR BRAND WHITE TEE SCREEN PRINTED (1 COLOR) MIN. 144* EACH *SAME DEAL: SWEATSHIRTS $495 EACH of the 2013 THE QUEENS (Screen Printed or Embroidered) CALL FOR FREE WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS Pens (All Types) Bags (Plastic/Paper) Calendars Water Bottles Awareness Bracelets Food Gifts Corporate Gifts Badges & Buttons Electronics Calculators Computer Accessories Eco Friendly Products QueensCourier.com Full Color Magnetic Business Cards 10 ¢ each Minimum 1,000 Your Business Card Their Refrigerator Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law DOWN THE HOLE Advertorial Q: My employer was tasked with removing asbestos from the City’s underground electrical cables. Around each manhole, we would first construct a three-sided wooden enclosure, with plastic sheets on the ceiling, the floor and the open side. Then a circle was cut out of the plastic floor to account for the manhole. At the conclusion of our shift, at 4:00 a.m., we were required to (1) bring up the asbestos-filled bags, (2) remove our protective equipment and the ladder, (3) replace the manhole cover and (4) disassemble the enclosure. One day, somebody left out step no. 3. The lights had been turned off, and I did not notice that the manhole remained uncovered. So I fell right into it. A: Your work involved an elevation-related hazard. Under Labor Law § 240(1), the City was obliged to furnish or erect certain devices so as to give you proper protection. The statute renders the property owner liable regardless of whether it supervised or controlled your work. One such device might be a guard rail system around the open manhole. I would imagine that your attorney will argue that, had guard rails been in place, you would not have fallen. Your employer’s safety consultant may well be liable, too. Your attorney is likely to argue that the safety consultant should have ensured that a guard rail system was in place and that the manhole was covered before the enclosure was disassembled. He or she will seek evidence that the safety consultant had the authority to control the activity which brought about this tragedy. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878 H T-SHIRTS ONLY $295 H CAPS/HATS H UNIFORMS H JACKETS H BACK PACKS H BAGS H TROPHIES CATALOG 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT!!! (We can customize your art, logo, messages on anything!) 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 www.PROMOTIONALEMPIRE.com
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