When you work for an employer, they are expected to do what they can to keep you safe. Obviously, there are reasonable limits, as if they were to wrap you in cotton wool, nothing would get done. One of the safety measures that is easy and relatively cheap for...
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Recent deaths at New Jersey Amazon warehouses being investigated
People who work in warehouses face a variety of dangers. The online retail behemoth Amazon has drawn attention and complaints from employees and safety advocates for their work conditions and the daily rate of output expected of its workers. Now, three deaths this...
Common causes of construction site injuries
Modern construction sites have several hazards present. While there are multiple ways someone could be hurt, some accidents and injuries are more common than others. In fact, OSHA has created a list of the “Fatal Four” construction site accidents. Find out what they...
3 reasons violence is a major risk for hospital workers
Working in a hospital is far more dangerous than the average person realizes. Hospital workers get injured more frequently than construction workers based on job injury statistics. Most of those injuries relate to overexertion while providing patient care. Roughly...
Is it rude not to talk to your passengers when driving?
What pops into your head when you think about a cab driver? Is it a grumpy driver who doesn’t say a word other than to tell you the price? Or someone who launches into a story the moment you get in, pausing only to look in the mirror and check you are paying...
How do functional capacity evaluations and IMEs differ?
When you have a workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey, you may be subjected to either a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) or an independent medical examination (IME) – or both. Protecting your interests is a lot easier when you understand the purpose of each of...
Workplace overexertion can lead to shoulder injuries
Many people don’t realize how much they use their shoulders each day. Regardless of what type of work you do, your shoulders get a good workout on every shift. Suffering a shoulder injury can have a negative impact on your ability to do your work duties. It can also...
What if your employer closes while you’re on workers’ comp?
The past couple of years has been tough on many businesses. Some have had to close their doors permanently. So what happens if you’ve had to take time away from work while you heal from a work-related injury or illness and your employer goes out of business? Maybe you...
3 ways that carpal tunnel syndrome will impact work performance
Office workers and anyone else who performs repetitive tasks with their hands could be at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Although people often dismiss carpal tunnel as a minor medical issue, it can have a very real, negative impact on your job performance,...
Is it safe to drive while wearing sandals?
This is easily one of the hottest times of the year and that means it’s time to put on the three S’s: Shirts, shorts and sandals. Many people are trying to beat the heat by blasting their A/Cs on a long drive to the beach, and lots of folks wear sandals for extra...