Warehouse workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the fatal injury rate for the warehousing industry is higher than the national average for all industries. From forklifts to falling objects, warehouse workers face a variety of workplace hazards. A recent report by… Read More »
Health and safety hazards are always present; however, winter brings unique dangers. When ice and cold weather impact a worker’s environment, it can present challenges to a person’s health and safety. This means a higher likelihood of illnesses, injuries, and accidents. During winter, both employers and employees should take proactive steps to avoid an injury… Read More »
A new law allows essential employees to gain easier access to workers’ compensation benefits for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Under Senate Bill 2380, there is now a rebuttable presumption that essential employees who contract COVID-19 did so at work. This legislation is retroactive to March 9, 2020 and covers all New Jersey employees who are considered… Read More »
The construction industry is a critical building block of American infrastructure and an important collaborator with other industries. However, it is also a notoriously dangerous industry, and it is up to employers to prioritize safety and prevent injuries. Construction work is a vital part of maintaining our transportation, housing, manufacturing, business, and even health care… Read More »
Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a new law that creates a rebuttable presumption of workers’ compensation coverage for Coronavirus cases contracted by “essential employees” during the ongoing pandemic. Under this new law, if an employee contracts COVID-19 while at work, a presumption arises that the contracted illness was work-related. This presumption allows for the worker… Read More »
A profession with the greatest risk of falls at work from dangerous heights are roof contractors installing gutters. Like roofers and contractors who use high ladders at work, roof contractors who install and service gutters work under dangerous conditions that subject them to the dangers of falling from heights, resulting in severe work injuries, also… Read More »
Industrial equipment comes with certain hazards for those who operate them in factories and plants, and they can also be dangerous even when they are not in use. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures prevent power sources from starting up unexpectedly and allow them to be safely inspected and repaired as needed. Companies that do not take LOTO… Read More »
Workers who are injured or contract an illness while on the job are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Many employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees’ medical costs and lost wages while they recover from a work-related injury. Like any insurance policy, however, the injury must meet certain criteria in order… Read More »
Each year, nearly 100 workers in the United States lose their lives in forklift accidents, according to the National Safety Council. Thousands more are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents that could have been prevented. This evidence points to the conclusion that forklift safety is often overlooked in the workplace. Forklifts can be difficult to operate… Read More »
Summer is a great time of year for everyone, but it does not come without its issues. It is a fact that workplace injuries more often occur during the summer months. Workers exposed to heat in a factory or the sun’s deadly rays outside are at risk to life-threatening illnesses. Whether it is the younger… Read More »
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