Each year in New Jersey, many people read about or hear in the news about wrong-way accidents that occur on high-speed, divided highways. While these accidents are relatively rare, they are usually quite catastrophic, resulting in serious personal injuries and deaths....
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Month: August 2015
Reducing dog bites still may not keep New Jersey residents safe
It has long been believed that learning to read a dog's body language could reduce the frequency of dog bites. However, new research from the University of Liverpool indicated that this might not be the case. In some dog bite incidents, the victim had no prior...
Drowsy driving technologies may reduce car crashes
No New Jersey motorist should ever drive while sleep-deprived. However, many people have no choice if they need to get somewhere or have to be in the car for a long period of time, especially if it is part of the job. In order to reduce the number of drowsy driving...
Contaminated eyewash water potential source of infection
Many individuals in New Jersey are employed in workplaces where an eyewash station is required. These facilities are required in any workplace where corrosive chemicals are used, in any HIV or hepatitis-B research facility and in any workplace with a significant risk...
Amputations and new OSHA directive
Both employees and employers in New Jersey should be aware of a recent directive issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The directive updates the agency's policies on safety measures designed to reduce the number of workplace amputation injuries...
OSHA proposes revised beryllium exposure limit
Some New Jersey residents may be unfamiliar with beryllium. This metal has properties that make it useful to aerospace and electronics manufacturers, but it can cause serious health issues for workers when it is ground into dust and inhaled. The Occupational Safety...
Deadly mining accidents prompt more federal inspections
New Jersey residents may have heard about three mine workers who recently died in on-the-job accidents. The three separate incidents occurred in mines located in South Dakota, Nevada and Northern Virginia. In response to the incidents, the Mine Safety and Health...
Avoiding lone worker injuries
As New Jersey residents may know, employees take necessary precautions to avoid accidents while working in a warehouse or factory. Even more safety considerations may be necessary if an employee is working alone in such a setting. It is common in jobs such as...
Nursing: A high-risk occupation for beginners
Health care professionals in New Jersey may be interested in a recent report regarding the dangers of nursing. The study, which was conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded RN Work Project, found that freshly licensed nurses face a higher risk of...
Employers hit by costs for painkiller abuse by injured workers
The widespread use of prescription opioid painkillers to treat injured workers has created a growing problem for employers in New Jersey and across the country. A study on the subject, published by the National Safety Council, revealed that opioid drugs accounted for...