Almost half of the warehouse workers in New Jersey and around the country who are injured in on-the-job accidents each year are employed by the online retailer Amazon. That was one of the findings made by researchers from a coalition of labor unions who studied injury data submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Hearing loss is extremely common in New Jersey and around the country. About one in 10 adults suffer from chronic hearing problems, and almost a quarter of them were injured by exposure to loud noises or toxic chemicals in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict regulations in place to prevent hearing […]
Truck drivers in New Jersey and around the country are more likely to miss work because of a job-related injury than people employed in other fields, and it is often shoulder ailments that prevent them from getting behind the wheel and earning a living. Back problems are even more common among truck drivers, but shoulder […]
Many hard-working people in New Jersey depend on the safety of their jobs to earn a living. Unfortunately, a safe workplace isn’t always guaranteed. If you experience an injury at work, there’s a set of steps you should follow. Here’s a quick walk-through of the workers’ compensation process. Report your injury The first thing to […]
Working in a safe and healthy environment is not just a personal and workplace responsibility because it is the right thing for you and others, but it is also required by New Jersey state laws. While every job is unique, here are some tips that apply to almost every employee. Know your surroundings Every workplace […]
Owing to the nature of their job, New Jersey truck drivers are always at risk of a wide range of injuries. Shoulder injuries are among the most common ones, and they’re the reason many truck drivers end up filing workers’ compensation claims. What causes shoulder injuries among truck drivers? One of the causes of shoulder […]
Workplace shoulder injuries are some of the common injuries that workers in many different industries face. If you’ve experienced this type of injury, then you know how devastating it can be, but you should also know that workers’ compensation laws and regulations are designed to protect employees like you from the negative effects of getting […]
Construction workers in New Jersey and other states suffer from a lot of eye injuries. In fact, the construction industry in general has more eye injuries than any other U.S. workforce. However, many construction-related eye injuries can be avoided when proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection is essential The first way to protect your […]
Worker’ compensation insurance provides you with a safety net if you suffer a work-related accident or illness. Because it is a no-fault insurance, you might assume that the insurers automatically approve all claims they receive. Sadly, the truth is very different, and many people submit their claims only to have them rejected. Insurance companies operate […]
Many New Jersey employees assume that their workers’ compensation benefits end after they go back to work. This might be the case if you go back to work full-time after making a full recovery. However, you might be able to continue collecting benefits if you can’t work as much as you did before the accident. […]
