The workplace could be a dangerous environment, and some workers find themselves exposed to numerous hazards. New Jersey workers in factories and construction sites could fear slip-and-fall accidents and power tool mishaps, but they might take attention away from...
Hand eczema is a problem that many people in New Jersey deal with everyday, especially if they are full-time workers. In fact, skin diseases accounted for over one-third of all occupational diseases that were reported in 2020. What does hand eczema look like? Hand...
Could your job be dangerous to your health? Everyone knows that there could be problems when you operate heavy machinery or power tools. However, another type of injury that few people talk about is hearing loss. When New Jersey workers need help protecting their...
Construction sites throughout New Jersey are full of various dangers. As construction workers know, their industry is one of the most dangerous out there. Knowing the most common sources of danger can help one to properly mitigate the risk of being around the danger....
Construction is one of the most dangerous professions a person can pursue. Not only is there an omnipresent risk of injury, but hundreds of construction workers also lose their lives on the job every year across the country. Many of these fatalities stem from the same...
In New Jersey, employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. A person who suffers an injury while they’re working can have their medical care costs covered by the policy. If you're at work and suffer an injury, there are a few...
American society has become accustomed to being the best and fastest in many facets of everyday life. Not least among these is speedy delivery services provided by companies such as Amazon. The speedy deliveries may be coming at a cost to the health of some of the...
Risk of injury is inherent to many types of jobs, particularly in the construction and manufacturing fields in New Jersey and elsewhere. Workers' compensation exists to help cover expenses incurred by workplace injuries or death. An article in USA Today indicated...
Landscape workers in New Jersey face a certain number of risks. Heat stroke, and injuries from equipment are among those as is exposure to toxic fumes. A recent incident in New Jersey took the lives of two landscape workers. The tragedy was completely preventable if...
First responders run toward danger when others are running away. They run into burning buildings or flood waters or other disaster situations that could cause them harm. Some of the harm they face is exposure to chemicals, bacteria or other contaminants that could...
