Injured workers in New Jersey can file a workers' compensation claim and, if successful, receive a guarantee of financial coverage. This can come in the form of medical bill coverage, the restoration of past and future lost wages and death benefits to the family of a...
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How to identify and combat drowsy driving
Whether you are on a long road trip or driving home after an exceptionally long day at work, drowsiness can become a safety issue while you're behind the wheel. Driving drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving drunk, not only for you but for others on the road....
Collision avoidance systems will reverse spike in traffic deaths
Advanced collision avoidance technologies in cars will soon make roads in New Jersey and elsewhere much safer, according to a new analysis by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. This will reverse the increase in U.S. traffic fatality numbers that has occurred over the past...
Mining hazards, injury underreporting top OIG concerns
The Department of Labor has issued its semi-annual report from the Office of Inspector General. The report notes that underreporting of occupational injuries and fatalities of laborers in New Jersey and across the United States is an issue. The semi-annual report...
Nursing home patients can cause injury risks for staff
Some elderly people move into nursing homes because they develop mobility issues. When older adults can no longer safely navigate their homes, their fall risk increases. Falls can cause fractures that lead to infections and other complications. For many seniors,...
How drivers can stay safe in the winter
Drivers in New Jersey should keep the following tips in mind before they head out in icy or snowy conditions. It all starts with having a properly winterized vehicle. A mechanic could check components like the battery, brakes, spark plugs and ignition. The mechanic...
OSHA has special rules and regulations for winter work
Winter weather means different safety standards apply to workers. In New Jersey, employers have a duty to protect employees from serious hazards at work, such as cold weather, ice, wind, snow and other winter conditions. Workplace safety is regulated at the federal...
Workplace safety requirements for staffing agencies and employers
Many people in New Jersey labor as temporary workers who are sent to third-party host employers by staffing agencies. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration assigns responsibility for workplace safety to both staffing agencies and host employers. Both...
8 safety tips for driving in wintry weather
Most of us who drive have to do so in every season, as much as we would sometimes rather put life on hold and watch a graceful snowfall, or head out with the kids on a snow day to go sledding, instead of having to schlep to work.In New Jersey, trying to stay safe on...
Brake inspection blitz pulls almost 5,000 trucks from the road
In September, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance held its Brake Safety Week inspection blitz in New Jersey and across North America. The alliance reports that inspectors ended up pulling just over 14 percent of inspected trucks from service during the initiative....
