Last fall, we discussed the investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into four fatalities at Amazon warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the summer. Three of the four victims worked at locations in New Jersey. Now OSHA and...
When someone starts tailgating you, you probably assume that they want to pass or that they are angry with you for something. Maybe they believe you cut them off at the last intersection, for instance. Tailgating certainly can be an expression of frustration or an...
Perhaps you work at a local Italian restaurant and spend hours every day preparing pasta dishes and pizza dough from scratch. Maybe you are an executive assistant who spends long shifts answering the phone, taking notes and meetings and typing emails on behalf of your...
Outdoor temperatures can be frigid in New Jersey during winter. People who are working in these conditions should be prepared for each shift. There are some important safety considerations that can't be bypassed if you’re out working in the cold. One of the most...
Construction sites can easily be among the most dangerous workplaces. That’s why it’s crucial that those responsible for the projects taking place on these sites take all necessary precautions to keep workers safe. Even those working to ensure a site’s safety aren’t...
A good number of workers' compensation claims do not sail through due to various reasons. For the affected individuals, it means paying any medical expenses out-of-pocket, not to mention the wages missed as they recuperate from their injuries. It helps to understand...
Not all work accidents arise from unsafe conditions at the workplace or a worker's mistake. In some cases, a third party may be partly or wholly responsible. For instance, a defective product may be behind a workplace accident, as can a negligent contractor or a...
Workers’ compensation is a confusing benefit that many workers are eligible for. If you were injured at work, you may hesitate from filing a claim. You may be delaying your workers’ comp claim because you don’t know enough about the process. Here are several...
The job that you work can hurt your body, especially if you have done the same job for years. Employees in professions ranging from office support staff to commercial drivers can develop repetitive stress injuries from doing the same job task over an extended period...
It's no secret that asthma is a common respiratory illness affecting millions of people in the United States every year. But what you may not know is that your job could be contributing to your asthma symptoms. If you've recently been diagnosed with asthma, you may...