Fair treatment on the job could help to reduce the risk of physical harm to New Jersey nurses, according to one study. Researchers found that when nurses feel that they provide more support to others than they receive, they are at a greater risk for on-the-job...
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Legislators debate device to track distracted driving crashes
Thousands of people in New Jersey and across the country are injured or even killed each year in crashes linked to distracted driving. While most states have outlawed texting or surfing the internet while driving, distraction continues to pose a major threat to...
Workplace injuries from violent nursing home residents
People might not typically think of a nursing home as a place where violence is likely to break out. But the truth is that many residents who are suffering from the side effects of dementia tend to lash out violently at the health care workers who are their daily...
Wearable tech for workers faces cost and privacy concerns
Many workers in New Jersey are using wearable technology, which refers to any mobile electronic device that attaches to the body for a set purpose. Some of the common types of wearable tech in the workplace are "smart" personal protective equipment, hard hats with...
Changes to sleep patterns may make driving dangerous
Residents of New Jersey and most other states in the country lost an hour of sleep on March 10. While losing an hour of sleep may not seem like a big deal, it could significantly increase a person's risk of getting into a car accident. According to research by AAA's...
Injuries suffered from combative patients
If you work in the health care field taking care of patients suffering from dementia, chances are good that you may have experienced combative behavior from one of the residents of the long-term care facility where you are employed. Dealing with these behaviors is...
Bill proposes OSHA standards for workplace violence
New Jersey hospital workers know how unsafe their job environment can be. One overlooked threat is workplace violence. For example, there have been many cases of psychiatric nurses being attacked by patients. Assault can lead to traumatic brain injuries, which in turn...
Some deadly crashes could be related to opiate use
New Jersey drivers may be worried about many threats on the road, from people texting while driving to those getting behind the wheel while drunk. One study is drawing attention to another potential contributor to serious car wrecks: prescription opioids. While the...
Carbon monoxide poisoning in the workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a reminder to employers in New Jersey and the rest of the United States to do what it takes to protect their workers from the effects of carbon monoxide exposure. The reminder is in response to a number of...
Stay safe by understanding the common causes of truck accidents
As you drive through the great state of New Jersey, you'll regularly find yourself sharing the road with commercial trucks. While this happens most often on the highway, don't be surprised when you come across these vehicles in the city.It's important to take special...
