OSHA is partnering with NIOSH and the Center for Construction Research and Training to hold a stand-down event from May 7 to May 11. The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will aim to educate employers and workers alike about the danger of...
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About distracted driving
People in New Jersey who engage in any behavior that distracts their attention when behind the wheel are referred to as distracted drivers. Such behaviors can include eating, drinking, texting or speaking on a cell phone, adjusting the radio or navigation system or...
Why do truck drivers cause accidents?
When a trucker takes to the road he or she does not do so with the idea of causing an accident. Even so, truck accidents continue to be a major problem throughout the United States.As the driver of a passenger vehicle, it's up to you to do whatever you can to avoid...
Multiple studies link noisy workplaces to heart disease
Workers in New Jersey exposed to loud job environments could have more than hearing loss to worry about. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a study that has associated long-term exposure to loud noise on job sites with high cholesterol and...
Diagnostic errors a common source of malpractice cases
People in New Jersey may worry about their health and well-being when they enter the hospital, but they usually assume that they will receive appropriate care during their stay. However, errors related to patient diagnosis are the most frequent reason for medical...
Workers’ eyes at risk on the job
For workers on the job in New Jersey, eye safety can be a particularly important task when working with hazardous materials or in dangerous locations. Eye protection can be important in all kinds of jobs, including in traditional desk-based office work. Dealing with...
Partnership hopes to limit theatrical injuries
New Jersey workers in the entertainment industry may be interested in learning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed a partnership focused on improving safety for those employed on theater and movie sets. A five-year alliance with the...
How manufacturing workers end up with repetitive-motion injuries
Working in a manufacturing setting can be quite challenging. Many people in this field have to perform the same task repeatedly every day. That can mean eight hours or more a day on your feet, as well as straining your back, hips, knees and hands. For those who hope...
Former OSHA head testifies in favor of traditional regulation
In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, former Occupational Safety and Health Administration head David Michaels outlined his belief on why voluntary compliance programs don't have the same results as standard enforcement measures....
OSHA tightens standards for silica exposure
Employees in New Jersey and across the country may be concerned about the potential dangers of exposure and inhalation of respirable crystalline silica. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a fact sheet that aims to encourage compliance with...