New Jersey workers in construction know that their jobs can be dangerous. Since construction workers often operate in incomplete structures and use heavy machinery, the consequences of a workplace accident or injury can be severe. Trenching and excavation projects can...
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Month: October 2018
Nursing home caretakers suffer high amounts of stress at work
Stress is an emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It's something that, when experienced in excess, can affect our physical health, outlook on life and our mental state. This is why it is important to monitor stress and to pinpoint the cause.For many...
AAA releases data on teen driver fatality rates
Teen drivers in New Jersey should know that National Teen Driver Safety Week was held in October. As a part of this movement to raise awareness about the risks that teen drivers face, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released some new data showing that teens face...
An overview of cervical spine injuries
The cervical spine is the topmost portion of the spine and comprises seven vertebrae in the neck, which are designated C1 to C7. New Jersey residents should be aware that injuries to this area are the most severe.Injuries to the C1 to C4 spinal nerves can lead to...
Workers’ compensation: What if I cause a car accident on the job?
Imagine you're a pizza delivery person and you're driving through Lawnside traffic on the way to deliver a large order of food. Suddenly, you find yourself spinning out of control into opposing lanes of traffic. Next, you slam into a semitruck head-on.Fortunately, you...
OSHA revises NEP on excavation and increases enforcement
Construction employees in New Jersey who work frequently may be aware that OSHA has a National Emphasis Program for trenching and excavation. On Oct. 1, a revised NEP went into effect and initiated a 90-day outreach period for employers across the U.S. who need help...
AAA study reveals an overreliance on safety tech
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released a study showing that many drivers do not understand the limits of vehicle safety technology like blind-spot monitoring systems, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. This overreliance on technology...
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