A slip and fall accident can happen at any time, especially at your place of employment. This holds true regardless of your career, job responsibilities or work environment.Here are some of the most common causes of workplace slip and fall accidents: Debris: Indoors...
Year: 2019
Don’t delay treatment of a slipped disc
A slipped disc in your back has the potential to limit your ability to do the things you love. In fact, depending on the severity of the injury, it could force you to spend days on end in bed. And sometimes, rest isn't even enough to make a full recovery.If you...
Do you know how to navigate heavy traffic?
No matter when you take to the road, there's always a chance you could find yourself driving in heavy traffic. Even if this is part of your daily routine, it doesn't make it any easier to prevent trouble and maintain your safety.Here are some of the many steps you can...
4 pregnancy injuries you may sustain in a car crash
If you are expecting to welcome a new baby into your home in the next few months, you are likely unbelievably excited. Few things are more thrilling than getting to know a new child. Still, if you have a car crash during pregnancy, both you and your unborn baby may...
Do you have a concussion? Let your doctor decide
If you suspect a concussion, such as after a car crash or slip-and-fall accident, keep in mind that it's best to consult with a qualified medical professional. This is a serious brain injury that requires medical treatment.There are multiple signs and symptoms...
How to work safely outdoors this winter
If you live in New Jersey, you understand that the winter months will bring cold temperatures, snow, ice and many other conditions to the area. And if you work outdoors, you know that maintaining your safety in inclement weather is easier said than done.Here are four...
How to maintain your safety on a long distance trip
You're excited about embarking on a long journey in your vehicle, but that doesn't mean you won't have any concerns. Above all else, you must take steps to maintain your safety from the minute you leave home until the minute you arrive at your destination.Here are...
Is a workers’ compensation denial a possibility?
After suffering a workplace injury, your doctor may suggest that you spend time away from work to recover. Furthermore, your injury may be so serious that there's no way you can return to work in the near future.This leads you to file a claim for workers' compensation...
How to protect against an accident with a commercial truck
Sharing the road with commercial trucks is easier said than done, as these large vehicles take up a lot of space. When you combine this with the fact that some truckers don't follow the rules of the road, it's not always easy to maintain your safety.Here are five...
Moving patients a common cause of injury in health care
Today’s nurses, certified nursing assistants and other health care workers face unique work-related health hazards. While some of them arise due to regularly working around ailing patients, others are more environmental in nature. Healthcare Business &...