Workers in New Jersey and across the U.S. may be familiar with the OSHA standards that govern the industry they are in. Usually, OSHA can inspect workplaces and enforce its standards, but this is not so for small farms. In 1976, Congress attached a rider to OSHA's...
Workers’ Compensation
Study: established companies survive by ignoring worker safety
An international team of researchers conducted a study that showed how established and financially secure businesses are able to thrive by ignoring workplace safety. Workers in New Jersey may be saddened to hear this, but from many employers' point of view, it's...
Most common injuries sustained by construction workers
Construction workers in New Jersey should know that they are among the most injury-prone of all workers. Of the 3.3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses that were reported in 2009, 9% were incurred by construction workers. This is according to the CDC,...
BLS: older workers more likely to die on the job
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that older workers (aged 55 and above) in New Jersey and around the country are more liable to be fatally injured on the job. From 1992 to 2017, the number of workplace fatalities overall went down 17%, yet the number among...
The causes of foot injuries on the job
You suffered a foot injury on the job and are wondering if there is any hope for stability and recovery. Fortunately, you may file for workers' compensation benefits here in New Jersey and be reimbursed for all of your medical expenses as well as in some cases for a...
Avoiding vehicle-related incidents in roadside work zones
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 745 people, including workers and non-workers, die annually in roadside work zones. NHTSA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics have found that, despite state-level efforts to improve work...
How to get messages out quickly to employees
Employers in New Jersey and elsewhere must take reasonable steps to keep their workers safe. While many companies have safety protocols in place, they may not be enough to truly prevent someone from getting hurt. For instance, an organization may lack the ability to...
Study finds supervisors responsible for construction safety
Construction contractors in New Jersey and around the country largely depend on supervisors to deliver safety programs, according to a study by Dodge Data & Analytics. In fact, the report found that nearly three-quarters of construction companies rely on...
NIOSH releases indoor environmental quality recommendations
Construction workers in New Jersey and around the country have very dangerous jobs, and some of the biggest threats they face are posed by toxic substances. Lead and asbestos were widely used on construction projects for decades because they offer excellent protection...
On-the-job deaths rose 2% from 2017 to 2018
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,...
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