Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that many New Jersey workers have. It causes the airways to become blocked during the night, waking the sufferer multiple times. A Canadian study of more than 1,200 sleep clinic patients suggests that sleep apnea could result in...
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Injuries to children involving defective furniture
It fair to say most parents and caregivers are kept busy trying to keep up with their active children. When the children are very young, this activity, along with a child's inability to understand choices and consequences, can result in them placing themselves in...
Determining whether or not injuries are related to work
Workers in New Jersey who are hurt while on the job may seek benefits under the state's workers' compensation program, but determining what are and what are not work-related injuries can sometimes be a contentious process. Research conducted by the Workers'...
Crane operators not cohesively trained or regulated
Heavy equipment such as cranes are commonly found on construction sites in New Jersey, and the safety of the workers and people passing near the site must be protected by regular maintenance and upkeep. However, there appears to be a major loophole in the laws...
Preventing accidents in the workplace
New Jersey employers can use safety equipment and training to make their workplaces safer. The necessary equipment to lift heavy loads along with protection for the eyes and hearing is important. Putting safety protocols in place and ensuring that they are understood...
Generator falls from crane in New Jersey and kills 2 workers
A snapped strap on a crane transformed a construction site in Morris County into a fatal accident scene. A television news station filmed images of rescue workers swarming the work site where workers were building a new headquarters for the Whippany Fire Company. A...