Injuries are a common occurrence in the workplace, and some jobs are more dangerous than others. While a worker can help keep themselves safe on the job, it is ultimately the responsibility of the employer to provide safe working conditions. When they fail to do so, workers can suffer serious injuries and even death. According… Read More »
Conveyor belts expedite done by conveying items from one spot to another. Workers load and unload conveyor belts by hand, with heavy equipment, or using automation. Whenever machinery enables goods and materials to move from one place to another, the potential rises for workplace injuries to occur. Workplace injuries caused by conveyor belt accidents can… Read More »
Many professions use ladders to help workers do their jobs. From small step stools to ladders over 10 feet tall, these are tools necessary to do some jobs. But they also present unique hazards to those workers. If you have been injured falling off a ladder of any size while at work, you may… Read More »
The thought of work-related injuries can make you imagine pictures of falling off a scaffold or a heavy package falling from a high shelf and hitting a worker on the head, but some of the most common kinds develop over time. The category of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) accounts for close to 30 percent of all… Read More »
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 100 workers are killed each year in forklift-related accidents. Another 20,000 workers are seriously injured. These statistics are troublesome; no one should be killed or injured just by going to work. Causes of Forklift Accidents Forklift accidents have many causes, as follows. Inadequate training. A study… Read More »
Temporary and seasonal employment is common throughout New Jersey and is generally defined as jobs that last a few weeks to a few months. Employers like to hire temporary workers for seasonal jobs such as lawn care and landscaping in the summer and retail work during the holidays. Employees like temporary work, too, to earn… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Winter brings unique challenges for those who take temporary jobs in various industries. Many of these jobs expose seasonal employees to harsh weather and extreme temperatures. There are systems in place to protect the rights of all types of workers, whether they have been with a company for a few years or just a few… Read More »
December 6 is National Miners Day. Congress declared this a national holiday in 2009 to recognize how miners contribute to the U.S. economy and quality of life. Mined materials are in hundreds of products the world uses every day, from roads and home goods to cars and computers. Among the mineral and metal products the… Read More »
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