New Jersey construction workers are likely already familiar with the benefits of wearing a hard hat, but they may not realize that wearing one correctly is equally important. Only a hard hat that fits securely can offer adequate protection for carpenters, construction...
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Welding may be dangerous
As New Jersey workers may know, there are many dangers associated with welding. However, by using an appropriate safety protocol, a welder might lower his or her risk. It is important for welder to be aware of possible dangers in the area where the activity occurs....
Worker injury may be due to fogging in safety glasses
As New Jersey residents may know, workplace eye injuries are common, with about 2,000 requiring medical care daily, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Eye injuries result in loss of eyesight in up to two out of ten workers. While it is thought that the use...
Contaminated eyewash water potential source of infection
Many individuals in New Jersey are employed in workplaces where an eyewash station is required. These facilities are required in any workplace where corrosive chemicals are used, in any HIV or hepatitis-B research facility and in any workplace with a significant risk...
Amputations and new OSHA directive
Both employees and employers in New Jersey should be aware of a recent directive issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The directive updates the agency's policies on safety measures designed to reduce the number of workplace amputation injuries...
OSHA proposes revised beryllium exposure limit
Some New Jersey residents may be unfamiliar with beryllium. This metal has properties that make it useful to aerospace and electronics manufacturers, but it can cause serious health issues for workers when it is ground into dust and inhaled. The Occupational Safety...
Deadly mining accidents prompt more federal inspections
New Jersey residents may have heard about three mine workers who recently died in on-the-job accidents. The three separate incidents occurred in mines located in South Dakota, Nevada and Northern Virginia. In response to the incidents, the Mine Safety and Health...
Avoiding lone worker injuries
As New Jersey residents may know, employees take necessary precautions to avoid accidents while working in a warehouse or factory. Even more safety considerations may be necessary if an employee is working alone in such a setting. It is common in jobs such as...
150 workers die every day from workplace injury or disease
New Jersey workers may want to read about a new report issued by the AFL-CIO. According to the report, as many as 150 people die every day in the U.S., either as a result of being injured on the job or due to contracting diseases in the course of their employment. The...
Special safety considerations for robots in the workplace
The use of robotics is increasingly prevalent in many New Jersey industries, and companies that utilize the technology must consider and account for the risks it poses. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health...

