Workplace Injuries

No matter what you are constructing, you may notice signs of danger as you use scaffolds to work on a building. Learning more about how scaffolding can put you in harm's way when a routine procedure goes wrong can help you choose what to do next. Improper construction...

A job as a housekeeper can be a low stress one, and some may enjoy it as a career. However, it can come with its share of risks, as well. If you are a housekeeper, it can be important to be aware of the risks that come with your job. This way you can be better...

If you work in construction and have experienced a job injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation policy may help to cover medical bills and some of your lost wages while you recover. WC is a no-fault insurance system. That means you may be eligible for benefits...

The workers' compensation program does not rely on fault to provide you with medical coverage after an accident, but it does prevent you from suing your employer. However, if the accident involves the negligence of a third party, you may still be able to pursue a...

In New Jersey, as elsewhere, burnout is becoming a problem for many workers across a range of industries. Burnout is now a diagnosable condition according to the World Health Organization. The WHO defines it in its occupational context as a syndrome arising from...

The Northeast was recently in the grip of a massive heatwave that threatened the lives and well-being of many residents. While there is no way to control the weather, there definitely are ways to combat the heat and its effects. However, some individuals are at...

Construction workers in New Jersey and around the country are at high risk for falls. Falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry with an average of 310 fatal falls and 10,350 serious injuries every year, according to information released by...

Many New Jersey residents are aware of the fact that working in construction is dangerous. In fact, about 14 workers die on construction jobs every day. Struck-by deaths are on the rise. This underscores the importance of finding ways to make work sites safer. Some...

If you are a New Jersey construction worker, you likely understand all too well just how dangerous your job can be. Maybe you already have had to miss work while recuperating from a work-related injury or accident. Even those uninjured workers often have their own...

Working in a kitchen can be a lucrative job opportunity for many Americans, but with these opportunities come very real risk. Dangers abound in the average kitchen -- which is why restaurant owners and their employees have to take great care to educate themselves on...