Workers in New Jersey face the risk of accidents and injuries at their jobs, and different industries pose different types of risks. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. Since that time, OSHA...
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Protecting yourself at work when it is hot outside
Working outside in the New Jersey heat can be dangerous and heat-related work injuries are very common. Heatstroke is a serious medical condition that happens when the body’s temperature is out of control and rises to up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit within only a few...
Nurses must protect themselves on the job
New Jersey hospitals can be a busy place where mishaps happen, so nurses may find themselves at risk for injuries. There are some ways for nurses to cut down their chances of an injurious accident. Hospital staff should never overlook the value of cleanliness....
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...
OSHA unable to investigate small farm injuries or deaths
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...
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...
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