Workplace Injuries

Many New Jersey residents work in hazardous occupations, and unfortunately fatal injuries sometimes occur. National workplace fatality figures for 2014 has been revised, and in many cases the totals have increased. Across all industries, 4,821 workers died in 2014....

New Jersey workers know that safety is of paramount importance to avoid injury accidents. Knowing what constitutes safety culture in the workplace and how to implement it may help. Following the disaster at Chernobyl, the importance of being well organized was...

New Jersey residents may be aware that construction is one of the nation's most dangerous occupations. Accidents at construction sites kill or injure thousands of workers every year, and figures released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that many New Jersey workers have. It causes the airways to become blocked during the night, waking the sufferer multiple times. A Canadian study of more than 1,200 sleep clinic patients suggests that sleep apnea could result in...

Workers in New Jersey who are hurt while on the job may seek benefits under the state's workers' compensation program, but determining what are and what are not work-related injuries can sometimes be a contentious process. Research conducted by the Workers'...

Heavy equipment such as cranes are commonly found on construction sites in New Jersey, and the safety of the workers and people passing near the site must be protected by regular maintenance and upkeep. However, there appears to be a major loophole in the laws...

New Jersey employers can use safety equipment and training to make their workplaces safer. The necessary equipment to lift heavy loads along with protection for the eyes and hearing is important. Putting safety protocols in place and ensuring that they are understood...

A snapped strap on a crane transformed a construction site in Morris County into a fatal accident scene. A television news station filmed images of rescue workers swarming the work site where workers were building a new headquarters for the Whippany Fire Company. A...

Many New Jersey residents suffer from hearing loss, and some people suffer a loss of their hearing because of their workplace environments. A study by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has looked at the incidence of hearing loss as well as the...

Workers in New Jersey can be at risk for eye injuries if they work around chemicals, harmful radiation or flying objects like sawdust. To prevent serious eye injuries, workers should use protective eyewear when necessary. Employers can help to mitigate the harmful...