New Jersey employers may know that major updates have been made to the traditional oval "DANGER" signs that are common throughout workplaces. The newer signs that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration encourages all workplaces to use have more in-depth...
Poultry processing is one of America’s most dangerous jobs
New Jersey residents will likely know that working in the auto, steel and saw mill industries can be extremely dangerous, but they may be unaware that workers in chicken processing facilities are even more likely to be seriously injured in work-related accidents....
The risks of working in confined spaces
Many New Jersey workplaces have confined spaces, like boilers, pipelines and holding tanks. These spaces are defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a space that is large enough for workers to fully enter and complete their task. However,...
Silica dust regulations rolled back
A rule that would have protected workers in New Jersey and throughout the country from exposure to silica dust starting in June has been pushed back to at least September and might be repealed altogether. The rule, signed by President Obama, would have reduced the...
Grain entrapment fatalities increased in 2016
New Jersey farm workers may be aware that grain silos can be very hazardous. According to a recently released survey conducted by Purdue University, the number of grain handling fatalities and entrapment cases increased in 2016 over previous years. Grain entrapment...
Swinging gates required for proper ladder protection
When using ladders on the job, workers in New Jersey will have the appropriate amount of fall protection if they use ladders with self-closing gates. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, gates are superior to the cheaper alternative, chains....
Reducing workplace injuries with smartphone technology
People who have manufacturing jobs are at particular risk for acquiring musculoskeletal injuries. These injuries, which can include tendonitis in the shoulders, wrists and arms, can be hard on workers and can also result in lost time, reduced productivity and workers'...
Final record-keeping rule issued by OSHA
Employers in New Jersey and around the country are required to report workplace injuries to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They are also under a continuing obligation to keep records of the injuries in order to help prevent future accidents and to...
Cutting corners on film sets is dangerous
When most people in New Jersey watch movies, they do so without thinking about the potential dangers that may be present on the films' sets. Like other settings, film sets may be dangerous when film production crews try to cut corners in order to save money.Production...
Early diagnosis important for traumatic brain injuries
Even when a New Jersey resident who has incurred a blow to the head thinks that it did not cause a serious injury, problems and even long-term disability could arise later if brain damage goes untreated. People who this has happened to should get a medical evaluation...