According to OSHA excavation involves any cut, trench or depression involving man-made removal of earth. A trench is defined as an excavation having more depth than width, and it can be no wider than 15 feet. Both trenching and excavating are considered among the most...
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...
New Jersey workers who have been injured on the job may be interested in knowing what a reported decline in levels of workers' compensation benefits across the nation might indicate. A study released in October 2016 by the National Academy of Social Insurance shows...
According to a report issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the agency's new severe injury reporting system has been successful. Since the first day of 2015, companies have been required to report within 24 hours any injuries that resulted in...
When business picks up for a company in New Jersey, managers might assign more duties to existing staff members. While this may be alright during a brief work crunch, long-term increases could add extra strain and erode workplace safety. People performing jobs that...
New Jersey welders should be aware of the various health risks posed by harmful welding fume byproducts. All types of fusion welding produce potentially harmful gases and byproducts, which can lead to such serious medical issues as cancer and central nervous system...
Those who work outdoors in New Jersey may be vulnerable to heat-related illnesses or injuries during the summer months. That's why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration launches a campaign every year that reminds employers to provide their outdoor workers...
While some jobs have more inherent risk than others, there are hazards in every workplace that could lead to injuries and medical and financial setbacks. More than one-third of the 3 million job injuries that happen annually around the country are serious enough to...
Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have found that construction workers are at the greatest risk for traumatic brain injuries compared to workers from all other...
Risk assessors and health and safety personnel in New Jersey will likely know that the insurance firm Liberty Mutual releases a report every year ranking the most common causes of nonfatal workplace injuries. The latest Workplace Safety Index was released on Jan. 14,...