The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is a labor law that makes sure that workers have a safe place to work. This law is effective in New Jersey and the other 49 states. Even though workers have this protection, employers still commit serious violations. The...
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Avoiding vehicle accidents in New Jersey
While there is no way to truly predict when or where an accident will occur, it is important to know that there are specific places and times of day that are more prone to traffic crashes. With this information in mind, there are some steps drivers can take to...
Shift in workplace safety emphasizes prevention
A growing number of safety professionals are urging a shift in how potential hazards are treated in the workplace. The traditional approach is to wait until an accident happens and then investigate the incident. However, serious injury and fatality prevention...
These 3 weather risks can cause drivers to crash
Weather plays an important role in road conditions. With heavy storms in parts of the United States, it's wise to understand how a downpour could affect your ability to drive safely. Rain is one of the major problems that happens with hurricanes and thunderstorms....
New Jersey office workers at risk for computer vision syndrome
Many people don't imagine calm offices when they think of workplace injuries. As more and more Americans spend their working days in front of a computer, however, digital eyestrain is becoming a bigger issue across the nation. According to the American Optometric...
Self-driving cars face a number of obstacles
New Jersey residents may be aware that several companies have vowed to bring a fully autonomous vehicle to the market within five years, but some experts believe that this timetable is highly optimistic. While self-driving cars promise to one day drastically reduce...
3 common slip-and-fall accident scenarios
If you're walking to work, shopping or visiting a neighbor's house, you could fall prey to a tragic slip-and-fall event. If the owner of the property failed to make the property reasonably safe for visitors, you might have a viable claim to pursue financial damages in...
Hazardous repair method for water pipes
New Jersey plumbing construction workers who routinely repair water pipes should know that a popular repair method may present a risk to their health. According to researchers from Purdue University, the cured-in-place pipe repair procedure should be reassessed for...
Autonomous cars could be on the horizon
Driverless cars are big news in New Jersey and across the United States. Some of the biggest companies in the country are investing in research and develop of autonomous cars and similar technologies. While tech companies like Apple, Google, Intel, Tesla and Uber are...
New device shocks drivers to keep them awake
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in New Jersey and results in many deaths and injuries every year. A technology company has developed a wearable device that the company claims can help drivers to stay awake when they are tired. The device reportedly can detect when...