Laws creating standards for worker safety were at one time non-existent in the U.S. Beginning in the closing years of the 19th century a handful of states began establishing protections for certain workers in specific industries, and the first federal laws addressing...
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Month: December 2018
Top winter hazards faced by outdoor maintenance workers
Winter can bring high winds, snow and freezing rain to New Jersey. Many workplaces have to deal with the results by clearing snow and ice from parking lots, sidewalks and roofs. Before employers send workers out to tackle the wintry mess, they have a duty to ensure...
Test may improve diagnosis of lung conditions
Misdiagnosis can be a serious concern for people in New Jersey with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. One company has announced that it is expanding an early access to a genetic test for the disorder, and it expects to make the test available across the country in 2019....
Helping patients could leave hospital workers with major injuries
People pursue jobs in the medical field for a number of different reasons. For some people, an early experience with a compassionate medical professional may inspire them to care for others. Some people go into medicine because it provides excellent job security and...
Keeping retail workers safe during the holidays
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding retail employers throughout New Jersey and the rest of the country to be proactive about keeping workers safe during the holidays. The reason for the reminder is because of the flood of customers that can...