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What are Safety Tips for Airport Workers?

Airport workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Unsafe working conditions, such as hazardous exposure and lack of training, put airport workers at risk of injury, various health conditions, or death. The COVID-19 global pandemic has placed them at even greater risk and depending on the type of work being performed,… Read More »

What are the Different Types of Workplace Burn Injuries?

People are familiar with household burns, such as when a person burns their hand on a stove or in hot water. These tend to be surface burns that blister and cause pain. More serious burns may require medical attention. The most serious burns occur in industrial settings due to contact with a hot surface or… Read More »

New Jersey Considering New Legislation on Workplace Injuries

The New Jersey State Senate passed a bill last month that would include parking lots as areas that would constitute workplace injuries. Introduced by Sen. Nicolas Scutari (D-Union), Senate Bill 771 would expand workers compensation claims to these designated lots and cover slips and falls, which are more prone to happen with inclement weather like… Read More »

What Types of Injuries and Illnesses are Common for Truck Drivers?

Driving a truck is a demanding job involving long hours and strenuous work. Drivers face several health hazards at rates that are often higher than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2019, tractor-trailer and heavy truck drivers had the second-highest rate of days away from work among all occupations. The… Read More »

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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits for COVID-19?

In the early months of the current pandemic, the state and the nation worked to slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), closing restaurants, schools, and offices temporarily. However, for the frontline workers in hospitals, grocery stores, and other workplaces, staying home was not an option. These men and women held the front line… Read More »

Can Correctional Officers Collect Workers’ Compensation?

Correctional officers perform a dangerous, yet essential, job. Inside correctional facilities, they supervise the activities of inmates to make sure rules are obeyed, check for contraband, enforce security to prevent escape, provide rehabilitation and counseling, and oversee sanitary standards in jails and prisons. Outside of these facilities, they are responsible for escorting inmates to and… Read More »