The risk of a cave-in is a serious concern for a New Jersey company that specializes in trenching and excavation projects. Failing to meet OSHA standards can result in serious penalties for an employer, especially if an accident occurs that harms or kills workers....
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Month: January 2016
After record snowfall, please watch out for slip-and-fall hazards
As all of New Jersey braces for the biggest snow storm we've experienced in decades, most everyone will be staying in their homes if at all possible. As news outlets have been warning, travel is not advised unless absolutely necessary. For the time being, most New...
Main type of disabling workplace injury due to overexertion
New Jersey workers may want to learn about the recent data regarding the top causes of workplace disabilities resulting from injuries. Liberty Mutual released a review of data on Jan. 14, and the results it reported comport with findings from the Bureau of Labor...
Winter accidents often caused by unsafe driving
New Jersey residents are no strangers to blizzards and winter storms that can reduce traffic to a crawl and leave even major highways virtually impassable, but road safety advocates say that light snowfall or modest amounts of ice can be even more treacherous. NHTSA...
Bill in Congress outrages victims of workplace asbestos exposure
Asbestos, a toxic substance known to cause the cancer mesothelioma, remains legal in a number of industrial applications throughout the United States, including New Jersey. Trust funds set up by corporations that use asbestos provide funds to compensate sick workers,...
How to handle workers compensation cases in New Jersey
By providing prompt care to an injured worker, it may be possible to keep workers' compensation costs down for New Jersey employers. In 30 percent of cases, a worker may be able to self-treat an injury, which would eliminate the need for a trip to the emergency room...