With the coming holiday season, many American workplaces experience a surge in production, demand, and seasonal employees. The holiday rush can make for extra stress and a time crunch both on and off the job, and for those in workplaces dealing with a holiday surge, it can also bring health and safety hazards. The season… Read More »
Workers often take their lung health for granted. To shine the spotlight on the importance of lung health on and off the job, employers should remind workers about lung wellness and the safety measures and regulations to help keep lungs working at maximum capacity. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several regulations and… Read More »
According to an estimation from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), millions of workers in the United States are misclassified. Due to employer greed, these workers are left without laws that protect employees. Fortunately, New Jersey is taking a stand against misclassification. The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)… Read More »
Plenty of talented culinary workers throughout New Jersey have chosen the restaurant trade as either a primary or side occupation. Yet, their profession brings some unique risks. In fact, sources suggest that individuals who are employed in the restaurant industry may be 60 percent more likely to get hurt than people in other fields. Of… Read More »
Teaching is a rewarding profession, but one that carries a high risk of serious injury. Repetitive tasks can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome and joint disorders, exposure to toxic fumes and environmental toxins can lead to serious respiratory and health issues, and school violence and high levels of stress can take a toll on a… Read More »
Many workplaces are obliged to have eyewash stations and drench showers, especially those that deal with hazardous materials. Some of the most common ones include construction sites, medical and health care offices, laboratories, manufacturing or processing facilities, and refineries. These requirements are set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), which establishes guidelines for companies… Read More »
When people think of workplace injuries, they generally think of severe, debilitating injuries that happen as a result of a catastrophic accident. Yet, other types of injuries may not be as immediately obvious, but can still leave workers disabled and in pain. Consequential injuries or conditions are not apparent right away. They develop or worsen… Read More »
It can be extremely disheartening for any worker who has been hurt on the job to receive a workers’ compensation claim denial. Typically, the denial comes in the mail and can make an injured employee feel as if they have nowhere to turn. However, all workers who have been denied their workers’ compensation benefits can… Read More »
Working in the construction industry takes skills and stamina, but no matter how agile and experienced a worker may be, it does not detract from the hazards they may face. Every day new challenges arise that put workers at risk of being hurt or fatally injured on the job. Dangerous elements of a construction job… Read More »
Approximately 1.7 million people are exposed to silica dust each year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), and virtually all this exposure occurs in the workplace. About 250 people die from silica dust exposure annually, and many more are rendered disabled. If a worker’s job involves drilling, grinding, or cutting… Read More »
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