New Jersey residents may have experience with navigating some of the most dangerous highways in the state. However, according to the state's Department of Transportation, the roadways with the highest number of crashes are not necessarily the same ones with the...
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Fatal workplace injuries slightly up between 2013 and 2014
New Jersey employees may be interested in some of the findings contained in data that was recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on fatal workplace injuries. The agency's annual report found that in 2014, the number of people who died as a result of...
Driving in foggy weather
Most New Jersey motorists know that there are risks associated with driving in foggy weather. There are a number of factors that make fog far more dangerous to drive in than normal weather conditions. Traveling in the fog can be especially dangerous on high-speed...
Fall protection at the workplace
New Jersey employers and their employees might benefit from learning more about the fall protections available for workplace use. Fall protection is not a science that every employer has perfected yet. Some of the factors to consider include identifying which...
Long shifts pose injury risks to EMS workers
New Jersey EMS workers may find interest in a new study that illustrates the dangers of extended shift work. Those who work more than 12 hours are 60 percent more likely to experience illness and injury than those who work 12 hours or less, according to researchers....
New Jersey construction jobs and hard hat safety
New Jersey construction workers are likely already familiar with the benefits of wearing a hard hat, but they may not realize that wearing one correctly is equally important. Only a hard hat that fits securely can offer adequate protection for carpenters, construction...
Welding may be dangerous
As New Jersey workers may know, there are many dangers associated with welding. However, by using an appropriate safety protocol, a welder might lower his or her risk. It is important for welder to be aware of possible dangers in the area where the activity occurs....
Driver jailed due to defective vehicle
New Jersey residents may be interested in learning more about how different drivers have been jailed for fatal accidents that were eventually attributed to defective vehicles. The exonerating evidence in many of these cases has been the massive recalls plaguing the...
Many car accident injuries have delayed symptoms
New Jersey car accidents do not always result in victims being rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. However, even car accident victims that do not require immediate hospitalization can experience delayed injury symptoms that are very serious. Some of these...
Dangers of cat bites
Many people in New Jersey suffer from animal bites each year. While people most often hear about dog bite injuries, cat bites can also cause severe injuries due to the infections that can develop from them. According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, bacterial...