More and more workers in New Jersey and around the country are choosing to remain at their jobs longer than past generations used to. In the past, the participation rate of older workers would go down. Today, the 'baby boomer" generation is steadily increasing their...
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1 dead, dozens injured after motorist drives on crowded sidewalk
New Jersey residents have probably heard about the motorist who drove down a sidewalk on the famous Las Vegas Strip on Dec. 20, leaving one dead and dozens injured. Initially, authorities were trying to determine if the incident was a purposeful act or an accident....
Driverless cars and accident rates expose a serious flaw
New Jersey residents may be curious about the reliability of driverless cars, and many might be worried about the potential for malfunctions and related car accidents. These concerns are well-founded as statistics are beginning to demonstrate a higher accident rate...
OSHA to increase restrictions on silica dust exposure
People in New Jersey who do rock drilling and stone cutting work may be exposed to a known human lung carcinogen called crystalline silica. The manufacturing and installation of countertops also puts workers at risk for exposure to silica dust particles that are small...
Workplace safety during New Jersey winters
With the onslaught of wintertime sales, retail stores in New Jerset become packed with customers while warehouses brim with overloads of stock to meet the demand. While this time of year is typically the busiest for many establishments, it is also a time when a close...
Accidents involving self-driving cars
New Jersey residents may be aware that several technology and automotive companies are working to develop a self-driving car. Four states have passed laws allowing autonomous vehicles to be tested on their roads, and companies like Google, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo are...
New workplace standards for confined spaces
New Jersey employers who do residential construction work have had the period of time for them to comply with revised Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules for confined spaces extended to Jan. 8, 2016. However, employers in nonresidential construction...
Updated OSHA reporting requirements cause confusion
Strict new reporting requirements introduced by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration have created a number of challenges for employers in New Jersey and around the country. The new regulations went into effect on Jan. 1, and OSHA personnel have since...
Lifting platforms may be a safer alternative to ladders
New Jersey workers are often injured in falls or other types of accidents involving ladders, due to overreaching or their lack of stability. A portable lifting platform known as the JLG LiftPod is being used in many workplaces to make tasks that would normally require...
Report shows most deadly occupations
New Jersey residents may be interested in the latest Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries regarding the jobs with the highest number of fatal injuries throughout the United States. According to the findings, the recorded amount of fatal workplace injuries was 4,585...