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...
When you suffer an injury at your workplace or get sick from a work-related cause and cannot continue working, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits are meant to reduce the financial impact of your injury or sickness as you recover....
There are multiple compelling reasons why organizations need insurance. One of them is the prevalence of workplace accidents. When you hire people to work in your organization, you are basically responsible for their safety and well-being. One of the most common...
You can suffer an injury in any line of work. However, some professions and industries have higher rates of injuries and fatalities than others. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published its latest fatal work injury statistics by state. The data covers...
Did you know that there are a few common injuries that mechanics are at risk for? As a mechanic, it can be frustrating to think that you’d be at risk of any injuries, but the reality is that working with large vehicles, powerful tools and chemicals can put you in...
The use of a cellphone in the car increases the odds of an accident. Many crashes happen every year because someone was sending a text message, looking at their social media profile or even trying to pick a song while they drive. The easiest solution to this would...
There are a number of tasks in the workplace that do not seem dangerous to the ordinary observer. Answering phone calls, typing, working at an assembly line or scanning barcodes are some of the activities that form part of most workers’ day-to-day jobs. However, these...
You know better than to ever use drugs or alcohol at work. You are a safe and responsible employee. However, perhaps you use marijuana on your own time for medical purposes. Some medical professionals consider marijuana to be a less-harm alternative for chronic pain...
Under New Jersey law, an employee who sustains an injury or develops an occupational illness may be entitled to financial restitution through the employer-funded workers’ compensation program. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help those hurt on the job...
Compared to some industries, it can be argued that working in the foodservice sector is not that dangerous. Perhaps not when compared to scaffold builders working on high-rise buildings or crab fishermen on the Bering Sea. Nevertheless, food service workers still...