As part of their routine duties, employees in New Jersey may face injury risks. Unforeseen accidents, long-term problems from repetitive actions and other issues might lead to injuries on the job. Several specific injuries seem to appear most frequently on workers'...
Key steps you can take to prevent workplace accidents
In 2019, business owners in New Jersey spent more than $2 billion as costs to disabling injuries and illnesses. Overexertion is among the leading cause of workplace injuries. Pushing, pulling, throwing, and lifting contribute to overexertion. Workplace accidents ought...
Eight common ways that accidents happen on the job
Accidents can occur in almost any industry in New Jersey, so workers should know what the most common causes are. Below are eight of them and what can be done about each. Handling stress and fatigue Often, workers injure themselves because they were too tired to be...
Safety while working as a nurse
Nurses in New Jersey often face situations where they have to practice the safest standards of care. If a nurse becomes ill or injured at work, it can result in a life-changing experience. There are a few ways that nurses can monitor their surroundings so that there...
Preventing falls in the construction industry
The construction industry sees a significant number of on-the-job falls. Nationwide looked at 10,000 workers' compensation claims that arose from construction companies between 2014 and 2018 and found that more than 30% were fall-related. Perhaps you were injured on...
Eight tips for employees on staying safe
Employees in New Jersey, whatever industry they work in, can face a host of dangers, so they will want to take the following eight tips into account. First, they should be aware of their surroundings at all times and note the hazards posed by things like heavy...
Workers’ comp claims only strengthen older, larger companies
Many business owners in New Jersey would admit that they would not want to face a workers' compensation claim or be fined for violating safety standards, but others, interestingly enough, do not share this concern. In fact, the older and larger a company is, the more...
Fatal injuries becoming more common among older workers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has analyzed the number of workplace fatalities from 1992 to 2017 and found that while there was a 17% decline overall, the number of older workers (55 and older) who died rose 56%. Employees in New Jersey, regardless of the industry...
Employers must report serious workplace injuries
New Jersey employers have a responsibility to take official note of the injuries suffered by their workers on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides Form 300 to record workplace incidents. While some employers are conscientious...
Do you have to worry about hypothermia on the job?
Cold stress is a serious issue that you should take time to learn more about in New Jersey. With temperatures that regularly reach below freezing, anyone who works outside should be aware of how factors such as wind chill, rain, sleet, snow and your own physical...