Workers’ Compensation

OSHA finalized a rule in May 2016 that would make some workplace injury and illness data available to the public. While most companies are already required to keep records of injuries and illnesses, that information was rarely made available to OSHA or the public in...

While no one wants to think about it, life can change in an instant. A healthy person living his or her life might be fine one day only to find they are disabled the next. A change of this magnitude can be difficult not only emotionally but financially as well, and...

Following a workplace injury or illness, you may be unable to immediately return to work. This could leave you unsure of how you will cover the costs that arise while recovering. The good news is workers' compensation benefits may be available. Unfortunately, these...

By providing prompt care to an injured worker, it may be possible to keep workers' compensation costs down for New Jersey employers. In 30 percent of cases, a worker may be able to self-treat an injury, which would eliminate the need for a trip to the emergency room...

More and more workers in New Jersey and around the country are choosing to remain at their jobs longer than past generations used to. In the past, the participation rate of older workers would go down. Today, the 'baby boomer" generation is steadily increasing their...

People in New Jersey who do rock drilling and stone cutting work may be exposed to a known human lung carcinogen called crystalline silica. The manufacturing and installation of countertops also puts workers at risk for exposure to silica dust particles that are small...

Strict new reporting requirements introduced by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration have created a number of challenges for employers in New Jersey and around the country. The new regulations went into effect on Jan. 1, and OSHA personnel have since...

Health care professionals in New Jersey may be interested in a recent report regarding the dangers of nursing. The study, which was conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded RN Work Project, found that freshly licensed nurses face a higher risk of...

The widespread use of prescription opioid painkillers to treat injured workers has created a growing problem for employers in New Jersey and across the country. A study on the subject, published by the National Safety Council, revealed that opioid drugs accounted for...

Workers in New Jersey who are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials are at risk if the contents are not properly handled. When hazardous materials are mishandled, they can also cause injuries to bystanders. To mitigate the risk of injuries, employers...