People in New Jersey might complain that their jobs are killing them, but the statement is not a joke for too many workers. The latest information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a 2% increase in work-related fatalities between 2017 and 2018. In 2017,...
Year: 2019
Take these steps following a workplace accident
It doesn't matter if you work in an office setting, on a construction site or are in the field all day, it's critical that you take the necessary steps in protecting your safety. Unfortunately, even if you're careful about avoiding trouble at work, there could come a...
AASM on how drivers can avoid drowsiness
According to AAA, drowsy drivers cause some 328,000 car crashes every year in New Jersey and across the U.S. with 6,400 of them ending in death. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has shown how prominent drowsy driving is in its recent Sleep Prioritization Survey...
Report says web giant avoided workplace safety rules
A report published jointly in Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting and The Atlantic indicates that web commerce giant Amazon may have dodged workplace safety officials for years prior to 2015. New Jersey readers might be interested in the specifics of...
Proactive companies take holistic approach to workplace safety
Employers in New Jersey that adopt proactive strategies to limit worker injuries and illnesses have much to gain. They might increase productivity while reducing the costs associated with treating injured workers. The Total Worker Health concept promoted by the...
Company fined for safety violations
OSHA has fined a New Jersey company nearly $400,000 for what were referred to as repeated safety violations at a plant in Pennsauken. The fines were levied after an inspection in April 2019 found violations related to lockout/tagout procedures. An obstructed loading...
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Some injuries come on in an instant and cause immediate pain. Others, however, slowly take a toll on your body. And that's where carpal tunnel syndrome comes into play. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of pressure on your median nerve, which runs the entirety of...
Management has a vital role in creating workplace safety culture
The safety hazards at workplaces vary by industry throughout New Jersey, and management and workers share the responsibility for promoting safety. The role of developing a strong safety culture falls on management. Managers who take active steps to identify hazards...
Overall employment conditions can affect worker health, safety
Many workers in New Jersey don't work traditional jobs with regular hours and job security but instead make money in the growing gig economy. The resulting differences in employment conditions can, taken together, have an effect on workers' mental and physical health...
The top concerns parents have regarding teenage driving
When a teenager in New Jersey gets their driver's license, they are usually focused on the excitement and privilege of driving. Parents are the ones who tend to be more worried about safety. New research reveals how concerned parents are and how common distracted...