The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the federal agency that is entrusted with the establishment and enforcement of safety rules and regulations for workplaces in New Jersey and around the country. On Nov. 17, 2016, it released its final update on its...
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Month: November 2016
Injured at work? What’s next?
If you have suffered a work injury, you likely have many questions: Who do I report this to? What happens if I can't work? Who is going to pay for this? It is natural to have questions. Most people are unfamiliar with the workers' compensation process and what to do...
New methods aim to reduce personal injuries at work
Every year, hundreds of New Jersey residents are injured on the job. Many of these injuries are due to unsafe working conditions. However, a new program at Harvard University is finding innovative ways to improve health and safety at the workplace. The Center for...
Technology improves workplace safety
New Jersey companies are required by federal and state laws to provide a safe workplace for their employees. Over the years, safety standards have changed along with technology. As a result, precautions that may have been unheard of even a decade ago are now rapidly...
Report shows delays in mine hazard reporting
New Jersey mine workers face many hazards on the job, and it is important that they evacuate as fast as possible when there is an imminent danger. However, a May 2016 report by the Labor Department's Office of Inspector General said that there are potentially...
When a dog bites: Understanding your legal rights
A dog is an animal, and animals are unpredictable. While most people raise their dogs to be friendly and personable, others raise their dogs to be defensive and vicious. But even when a dog is bred to safely behave around people, it can attack a human. Children are...
Parents may be unaware of dog bite dangers
New Jersey pet owners might be surprised to learn that more than 50,000 children under the age of 7 were injured by dog bites in 2014. Young children are more likely to suffer bites to the neck and head because they stand at about the height of a typical dog. Since...