Pulmonary fibrosis (PF), as many workers in New Jersey should be aware, is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust. It is linked with fibrosis, or the scarring of the lungs by silica dust. The mineral silica is found in sand, quartz and other kinds of...
Month: July 2020
Keeping construction workers safe from fall-related hazards
In New Jersey and across the U.S., many construction site owners are failing to raise awareness of fall-related hazards and provide adequate training to employees. The results are injuries that leave victims with short- or long-term disabilities and that cost...
What self-driving cars can and cannot do for safety
Since most motor vehicle accidents are the result of human error, it seems to follow that New Jersey drivers would be significantly safer in autonomous vehicles. However, a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that the ability of autonomous...
Tire blowouts do not have to cause accidents
Trucks driving down the New Jersey Turnpike or I-78 can pose a danger to other vehicles on the road, especially when there is a tire blowout. Some drivers will lose control of their truck, and the resulting accident can cause severe injuries. However, these types of...