Chronic injury to workers is a growing problem that seems to be ignored. Amazon, one of the most prominent online retailers in the nation, could be contributing to the issue. However, they seem to have one problem with physical damage to their workforce, putting...
In New Jersey, workers who have experienced a slip, trip or fall injury are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These injuries can be severe, and employees need to understand how to navigate workers' compensation to get the compensation they deserve for...
Interrogatories are written interviews that are required after filing certain workers' compensation cases in New Jersey. These questions are needed to obtain additional information about the specific details of a case. Every workplace injury is different and may...
Getting injured in New Jersey while you're at work may make it challenging to perform your job duties correctly. In addition, you may require medical care and rehabilitation. Navigating through this process can be easier when you understand how workers' compensation...
Your workplace is dangerous -- even if you don't know it.According to the National Safety Council, someone is injured on the job every seven seconds of the day. Workers in the service industry, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance and construction tend to fare...
Safety is a concern for New Jersey workers in the construction industry. Since construction is one of the riskiest occupations for injuries and death, workers' compensation benefits can be key to people getting the medical care they need and making ends meet.A new...
An increasing number of people in New Jersey are working in the warehouse industry, especially as online shopping fuels ever more expansion of warehouse space. Amazon alone controls over 150 million square feet of warehouse area around the world, and a growing number...
Many workplaces across New Jersey could use more floor markings. These can not only improve workflow but also protect employees and raise their awareness of safety procedures. Floor tape in particular is inexpensive and versatile: It can be used on floors, walls,...
Numerous workers in New Jersey are exposed to inorganic lead on a daily basis. As a pure metal, an alloy or a chemical compound, lead can be used in everything from pipes and building materials to ammunition and the lead-acid batteries in automobiles. It was once...
The construction industry is one of the deadliest in New Jersey, and it faces a particular set of challenges during the summer. The five leading hazards during this season are fatigue, heat-related illness, dehydration, extended sun exposure and the threat of cars in...