New Jersey residents who work around hazardous materials can consider the following 11 safety rules. They are arranged in no particular order, but employers can apply them according to what their workplace is like and what hazards their employees face, adding any of...
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Six reasons to never visit the doctor in the afternoon
Workers in various industries experience a lull in the afternoon where drowsiness sets in and productivity declines. This afternoon slump affects doctors and nurses too, increasing the risk for medical mistakes and negligence. This is the first important reason why...
Diagnosis and treatment of a spinal cord injury
There are many ways you can suffer a spinal cord injury, with a motor vehicle accident among the most common.A spinal cord injury requires immediate medical treatment, as you want to do everything possible to prevent long-term issues in regard to your health. The...
Family of duck boat victims files $100 million lawsuit
New Jersey readers may have heard about the horrific Missouri duck boat accident that claimed the lives of 17 people, including 9 members of a single family, in mid-July. Now, the estates of two members of that family have filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit...
Groups seek federal heat standard from OSHA
Workers employed in New Jersey might be interested in petitions filed with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration seeking standards for dealing with heat stress. Along with a report published by Public Citizen, petitions have been filed with OSHA by...
Carpal tunnel and amputations common among meat plant workers
Any job in New Jersey could be the scene of a workplace accident, but beef and pork processing plants have a much higher likelihood of producing injured workers. Meat processing workers frequently experience chronic problems caused by repetitive motions, like carpal...
Asbestos exposure from years ago can cause issues for your health
Manufacturing and industrial workers often face a number of hazards in the workplace. These can include moving machinery, the potential for falls and even electrocution. Due, in part, to increasingly strict government regulations, fewer workers these days worry about...
Vehicle infotainment systems and smartphones distract drivers
Newer vehicles in New Jersey often contain infotainment systems that enable telephone calls, text messages, navigation and media consumption. These systems also tie into people's smartphones when they want to manage their media through their mobile devices. According...
New research increases understanding of work-related heat risks
While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn't officially have regulations about heat stress, it's still something that can affect workers in New Jersey. That's why the agency has been making an effort to spread the word about the risks of working in...
Preventing falls and workplace injuries
Workers in New Jersey can face an array of on-the-job dangers, including hazards that lead to slip-and-fall accidents. While many might expect these to be minor incidents, falls can lead to severe injuries and even fatalities. This is true both for construction...