The World Health Organization has called employee burnout a diagnosable condition. New Jersey residents should know that the WHO defines burnout as a feeling of exhaustion coupled with an increasing mental distance from, and negative thoughts about, one's job. It...
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Tips for driving safely this winter
There are many ways that New Jersey drivers and others can stay safe during the winter season. For example, they should increase their following distance to ensure that they have time to recover if they lose control of their vehicles. It is also a good idea to drive...
3 categories of semitruck crash causes
Semitruck crashes are serious events that can claim or dramatically change lives. It is easy to see how one of these large and heavy vehicles slamming into a smaller passenger vehicle would lead to catastrophic injuries. For these victims, finding out what happened...
Most sleep-deprived workers in U.S. are in protective services
It's no secret that workers in New Jersey and around the country are getting less and less sleep at night. There are several factors in this, such as the rising use of technologies that keep people up late into the night and the greater incidence of harassment at the...
Questions remain about new vehicle safety technologies
Based on a study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the performance of automatic braking systems varies widely from vehicle to vehicle. The braking system may also be significantly less reliable at night. Drivers in New Jersey have likely already...
Heavy patients put nurses at risk
Healthcare workers in hospitals and nursing homes face a fair amount of risks on the job. These include things like slip-and-fall accidents, combative patients and more. There are safety steps they can take to prevent injury. One thing they cannot avoid, though, is...
The benefits of a quality workplace safety program
Companies in New Jersey and throughout the country may be able to reduce workers' compensation claims by implementing safety programs. They may also be able to reduce the severity of any claims that are made after they go into effect. Furthermore, companies that have...
Some types of distracted driving more dangerous
Distracted driving poses a major threat to roadway safety in New Jersey, and some reports have been particularly concerned about the prevalence of distraction among inexperienced teen drivers. From October 20 through 26, communities mark Teen Driver Safety Week,...
The New Jersey winter increases your risk of slipping and falling
When the full force of winter hits New Jersey, life can become infinitely more difficult. Your daily commute will take longer and likely feel much more stressful because of the risk of skidding or whiteouts. Running errands can also be more stressful, especially as...
Pesticide exposure raises risk for stroke, heart attack
A study has connected exposure to high pesticide levels with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. New Jersey residents should know that the study involved 7,557 Japanese-American men who participated in another study called the Kuakini Honolulu Heart...
