A 55-year-old man was killed on Nov. 13 after replacing an emergency light at High Grade Beverage in New Jersey. According to authorities, the man was replacing the light when he was electrocuted while on a scissor lift. Police attempted to perform CPR on the man when...
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Keeping workers safe in cold environments
Cold, wind, and moisture, especially perspiration, all combine to reduce body heat, leaving people vulnerable to injuries and illness. Anyone who works outdoors should know about the guidelines and recommendations that NIOSH and OSHA have established. These...
A few tips on office ergonomics to prevent injuries
You wouldn't think that you could get hurt from sitting at a desk all day with minimal activity, but sedentary jobs can lead to numerous injuries. The fact is, you can't sit at a desk for hours on end and keep the body flexible and strong unless you balance your...
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...
The OSHA Act: Helping employees maintain a safe work environment
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...
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...
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...
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...
Manufacturing can be a hazardous job
New Jersey workers in the manufacturing industry are a vital part of many businesses. They are also at risk from injuries that can be caused by machinery or unsafe working conditions. Manufacturing is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, but there are way...
Injury risks could be higher for younger workers
New Jersey workers who are younger than 24 may be more likely to suffer a workplace injury than their older counterparts. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that in 2015, there were more than 400 work-related deaths for people under that...

