The risk of a cave-in is a serious concern for a New Jersey company that specializes in trenching and excavation projects. Failing to meet OSHA standards can result in serious penalties for an employer, especially if an accident occurs that harms or kills workers....
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New Jersey workers may want to learn about the recent data regarding the top causes of workplace disabilities resulting from injuries. Liberty Mutual released a review of data on Jan. 14, and the results it reported comport with findings from the Bureau of Labor...
Bill in Congress outrages victims of workplace asbestos exposure
Asbestos, a toxic substance known to cause the cancer mesothelioma, remains legal in a number of industrial applications throughout the United States, including New Jersey. Trust funds set up by corporations that use asbestos provide funds to compensate sick workers,...
Workplace safety during New Jersey winters
With the onslaught of wintertime sales, retail stores in New Jerset become packed with customers while warehouses brim with overloads of stock to meet the demand. While this time of year is typically the busiest for many establishments, it is also a time when a close...
New workplace standards for confined spaces
New Jersey employers who do residential construction work have had the period of time for them to comply with revised Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules for confined spaces extended to Jan. 8, 2016. However, employers in nonresidential construction...
Report shows most deadly occupations
New Jersey residents may be interested in the latest Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries regarding the jobs with the highest number of fatal injuries throughout the United States. According to the findings, the recorded amount of fatal workplace injuries was 4,585...
Lifting platforms may be a safer alternative to ladders
New Jersey workers are often injured in falls or other types of accidents involving ladders, due to overreaching or their lack of stability. A portable lifting platform known as the JLG LiftPod is being used in many workplaces to make tasks that would normally require...
Fatal workplace injuries slightly up between 2013 and 2014
New Jersey employees may be interested in some of the findings contained in data that was recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on fatal workplace injuries. The agency's annual report found that in 2014, the number of people who died as a result of...
Fall protection at the workplace
New Jersey employers and their employees might benefit from learning more about the fall protections available for workplace use. Fall protection is not a science that every employer has perfected yet. Some of the factors to consider include identifying which...
Long shifts pose injury risks to EMS workers
New Jersey EMS workers may find interest in a new study that illustrates the dangers of extended shift work. Those who work more than 12 hours are 60 percent more likely to experience illness and injury than those who work 12 hours or less, according to researchers....

