Work injuries are common in New Jersey. Whether it is a construction worker who fell from a significant height or an office worker with carpal tunnel syndrome, workers’ compensation is available for those who are unable to work no matter the type of tasks that they...
Warehouse workers vulnerable to specific dangers and accidents
In New Jersey, injuries can happen in any kind of employment, but people who work in industries where they are required to be around heavy items, use complicated equipment and trust others to adhere to safety protocol are generally more vulnerable. Those who work in a...
Do you lose workers’ comp when you go back to work?
Many New Jersey employees assume that their workers' compensation benefits end after they go back to work. This might be the case if you go back to work full-time after making a full recovery. However, you might be able to continue collecting benefits if you can't...
How do third-party lawsuits tie to workers’ comp?
New Jersey law provides a no-fault system for workers' compensation benefits. The law provides protections for both workers and employers. An employee could file a claim without any requirements to prove negligence, and the employer garners some protections against...
Most common hazards in manufacturing
New Jersey factory workers and others in the manufacturing sector operate in an industry with one of the highest rates of accident fatalities. Thousands of blue-collar workers find themselves injured and unable to work each year due to accidents on the job. Below is a...
Common injuries in the hospitality industry
No matter the type of tourism a location provides, it's likely that the hospitality industry is right there to ensure that everyone has somewhere to stay at night and somewhere to eat. One of the most common hospitality components includes hotels and restaurants. Much...
Preventing hand injuries in the workplace
In industries across America, the hand is especially liable to injury. Employers should consider the following tips for preventing hand injuries, but they naturally cannot prevent all injuries because of unforeseeable actions on the part of employees. If you happened...
Common workplace hazards in New Jersey
There are safety hazards associated with every industry. While some jobs are obviously more dangerous than others, there should always be safeguards in place to ensure that workers are not being exposed to any more risk of injury than is absolutely necessary....
Top ways nurses can keep themselves healthy while on the job
Nurses continue to prove how important they are in the medical field and for patients. So, it is important that they practice solid safety protocols while on the job. When there is a shortage of nurses, it causes a gap in medical care. By preventing injuries and...
Stricter regulations have improved mine safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is tasked with ensuring that workplaces in New Jersey and around the country are safe, but about 275 workers still die each day from job-related injuries and illnesses. Critics of the agency claim that manpower...
