Though no job can be considered 100 percent safe from workplace accidents, New Jersey workers know that some jobs are just naturally more dangerous than others. When workplace safety is a concern, New Jerseyites may want to avoid jobs in the timber industry as logging...
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Year: 2017
Sodexo conference addresses worker safety challenges
Sodexo, the facility management company, has launched an initiative called Ambition 2025 in the effort to improve employees' quality of life. This means making systematic changes, so it's no surprise that the North American branch discussed what those changes would be...
Symptoms and risk factors of Erb’s Palsy
During childbirth in New Jersey, newborns face a number of risks that could result in birth injuries. Some of these birth injuries are minor and temporary while others can have an impact on the infant for the rest of his or her life. Erb's Palsy, for example, has...
Slip-and-falls can happen anytime, but winter increases risk
Comedies and cartoons would have you believe that the worst fallout from a slip-and-fall would be a bruised bottom and ego. Contrary to how they are depicted for entertainment sake, slip-and-fall accidents typically don't involve banana peels. Also, when a...
Reasons for delayed HIV diagnosis
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, patients may live with HIV for an extended period of time without being diagnosed with the condition. This may be true even for New Jersey residents and others who see their doctor. As of 2015, it took an average of...
Deadly sore throat bacteria is often misdiagnosed
New Jersey parents may be shocked to learn that a common throat infection could be deadly to teenagers and young adults. Worse, it is commonly missed by doctors, who often only test for strep throat. A 2015 study found that sore throats caused by a bacteria known as...
The blurred line between independent contractor and employee
Many New Jersey residents have seen changes in what is required when finding suitable employment. People are becoming part of the gig economy. This umbrella term describes work that is done on a piecework basis. Instead of hourly pay or a yearly salary, those in the...
Thanksgiving season can be deadly for drivers
Drivers in New Jersey should be extra careful on the roadways during Thanksgiving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There's a good reason why -- Thanksgiving may be the deadliest holiday for travelers in the U.S. Based on the NHTSA's...
Truckers are at high risk of suffering from back pain
Driving a truck for hours on end can easily lead to severe back pain. When an individual sits for long periods of time, it causes the lower spine to compress and puts pressure on the discs and nerves. This can cause damage to the back that only gets worse the longer...
Low daylight conditions lead to more animal-related crashes
While motorists may gain an extra hour of sleep with the end of daylight saving time, they'll have to watch out more for wildlife on New Jersey roadways. The return of standard time falls during mating season for many of these animals, and heightened animal activity...