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New Jersey workers who may sometimes be exposed to dangerous materials while performing their tasks may be interested to hear about a final rule issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding lower exposure limits for beryllium. The new...
Some New Jersey workers in the manufacturing industry suffer workplace injuries that are caused by repetitive motions. Some repetitive motions can cause stress to the muscles, bones and joints, leading to permanent damage. Due to the frequency of such injuries,...
The aging national workforce has already called on some companies to address safety concerns, and New Jersey employers may soon be following suit. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that workers over the age of 55 will make up almost a quarter of U.S....
New Jersey residents whose jobs require them to work outside should always take extra precautions whenever there is dangerous weather. They should also be aware of their employers' responsibility regarding addressing hazards that could possibly injure or kill them....
Many people in New Jersey perform work that is classified as hot work by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Hot work is work that involves burning, welding, grinding and soldering. These kinds of jobs expose workers to risks of injury from contact with...
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...
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...
The workers' compensation costs borne by employers in New Jersey and around the country are increasing even while the amount paid in benefits continues to fall, according to a report released by the National Academy of Social Insurance. The nonprofit organization says...
New Jersey residents may be surprised to learn that nurses are often injured while at work. The human body becomes less able to cope with trauma as it ages, and more than half of the nurses in America are 50 or older. Nurses often suffer back and shoulder injuries...
From their first step taken into their place of employment until their final step out the door, hospital nurses in New Jersey and across the country may find themselves exposed to a wide array of challenging situations that could potentially be rife with health and...
