In addition to providing employees with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), employers should train them on how to use and maintain each piece. Some employers offer insufficient training, and some overlook it altogether. Here are five aspects that...
On-the-job injuries are common, and most of them aren't very serious. Many New Jersey workers' compensation claims only ever involve basic medical benefits. However, sometimes workplace incidents have far more serious consequences for an affected employee. They may...
While New Jersey might not be quite as hot as Arizona, it is still experiencing extremely high temperatures. If you can stay where the A/C is always on, you can hopefully ride it out without too much cause for concern. Yet most people need to work, and many workplaces...
When you are taken seriously ill, you may need to visit the hospital so you can receive the treatment you need to get back on your feet and carry on with your day-to-day life. But sometimes, things do not go quite go to plan. If a mistake happens while you are...
Driving commercial trucks provides a relatively competitive wage in many cases, and there is so much demand for commercial transportation services that drivers with no blemishes on their license and a strong work history may have their choice of routes and employers....
A spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that can profoundly affect a person's quality of life. These injuries can occur due to motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries or diseases, among other challenges. Several factors impact what types of long-term...
Construction sites involve numerous activities and operations that expose workers to various risks. Falling objects, hazardous materials, electrical hazards, falls from heights and accidents involving heavy machinery are just a few examples of potential dangers....
It’s summer and like millions, you may be planning a long get-away trip with your family and loved ones. While the sun is out and you should be enjoying your time away, you can’t forget about safe driving practices. Here are a few things you should be careful of...
Discrimination in the workplace can occur at any stage, including during promotion. Employers are required to have reasonable criteria for determining who gets a promotion. It's illegal to make decisions regarding promotion based on an employee's identity (race,...
The nursing industry is more dangerous than many people realize. In fact, some reports indicate that nurses experience “some of the highest injury and illness rates in the healthcare…sector.” Nursing accidents and injuries happen in many different ways. It’s important...
