For many decades, mental health struggles were a social taboo in New Jersey, and that extended to the workplace. While countless people suffered from mental health issues, they tended to be kept under wraps, and as a result employers rarely had to directly address mental health. However, our society is growing more enlightened about mental […]
Metalworkers serve a vital duty in the industrial industry. Without their skills, an untold number of products would never reach New Jersey consumers. The tasks performed by metalworkers come with many hazards, as injury risks exist. The injuries range from minor to life-altering. Metalworking hazards Metalworkers must handle various materials as part of the job, and […]
Workers’ compensation is an insurance plan that provides workers with benefits in the event of an on-the-job injury or illness. Like any insurance policy, it is not always easy for an injured or ill worker to get the compensation they are due. This piece will dive into some of the basics so workers have a better […]
New Jersey employers must comply with the laws to ensure that their workers stay safe. However, even when precautions are in place, workplace accidents can still occur. These are some of the most common ones and the injuries they can cause. Slip-and-falls Slip-and-fall accidents are very common in the workplace and can happen for various […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex and often debilitating condition that can make it difficult or impossible for New Jersey sufferers to work. While workers’ compensation may be available to help support individuals with work-related injuries or illnesses, the availability of benefits for those with CFS can be less clear-cut than for other conditions. […]
First responders in New Jersey and around the country have very dangerous jobs. Police officers risk being killed or injured in the line of duty, firefighters are expected to enter burning buildings, and paramedics often provide medical treatment just feet away from moving traffic, and all first responders must cope with psychological trauma caused by […]
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 […]
