Working the night shift leads to an irregular sleep-wake cycle, which increases the risk for drowsiness, especially when driving. Drowsy driving is a public health hazard in New Jersey and across the U.S. To discover just how much of a danger it is, researchers from...
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Traffic deaths and smartphone use
New Jersey motorists should be aware that the increased use of mobile phones is a factor in the growing number of fatal motor vehicle accidents. This is after the number of deaths on the road had been dropping for decades. The number of traffic fatalities in the...
Adapting the workplace to a multigenerational team
More and more people in their 60s and 70s are putting off retirement, leading to a multigenerational work environment in many areas. Companies in New Jersey, especially those in construction and other fields involving physical labor, now face the challenge of...
OSHA works to prevent fall accidents through enforcement
New Jersey construction workers face some of the highest injury accident risks. The construction industry involves hazardous work, and many workers are injured or killed each year. Because of the risks of injury, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...
Prevent pool-related drownings, injuries and deaths
Drowning deaths happen quickly and silently. You might look away for five minutes from your pool and return to find that a tragic and irreversible accident has occurred. If you are the owner of a pool, you probably want to do everything you can to prevent such an...
7 Ways to prevent a car crash
An auto collision can change the trajectory of your life in a heartbeat. If you suffer a catastrophic or disabling injury in such an incident, you might never be able to work or participate in life in the same way again. If you're fortunate, you might be able to seek...