Blog: Workers' Compensation

Every year, pinch point injuries affect employee health and employer productivity. In fact, reports of 110,000 annual hand injuries alone keep people from performing their jobs. Some of the injuries are severe enough to warrant that individuals remain on Workers’ Compensation for long periods. The best way to avoid debilitating pinch point injuries is to […]

Following the lead of retail e-commerce retailers like Amazon, many warehouse companies are modernizing technology and finding an increase in safety concerns. One of these technological changes is the move toward robotics and automated tech, which has been feared that it will be the harbinger of decline in jobs. Instead of job loss, the industry […]

National Miners Day, which occurs yearly on December 6, was created to pay tribute to those who sacrifice their lives and potentially their health working in mines. Since there have been mining tragedies in the past, the U.S. government established the U.S. Bureau of Mines. Even though National Miners Day was not officially recognized by […]

A new survey reveals that nearly 80 percent of Americans feel that they must make it through the workday, even when they are not feeling well. Forty-two percent of survey participants said that calling in sick was a source of stress, making it less likely that they would stay home to rest and recover. The […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was in the news recently after they revised their Enforcement Weighting System (EWS), which assigns different values to their investigation and inspection categories. It uses a value of Enforcement Units, and the minimum weighting a category can receive is one EU. The EWS is used to rate the […]

Asbestos remains one of the most talked about dangerous substances. Nearly 70 percent of mesothelioma cases can be traced to on-the-job exposure to asbestos. Employers need to understand the risks and how they can protect both themselves and their employees. What is Asbestos and Why is it a Problem? At one time, asbestos was used […]

Every employee in the United States deserves to feel safe at their job. Unfortunately, there are health and safety risks in every career path. However, safety protocols that maintain an employee’s health and safety prevent these risks from harming a worker or the business. Initiating workplace safety procedures helps prevent injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. Promoting […]

The Center for Construction Research and Training has been studying construction working conditions and conducted a study regarding worker falls. In 2012, there was a drop in the numbers regarding fatal falls in the construction industry, but in recent years, this number has been climbing. Fatal falls in the industry have increased seven years in […]

When thinking of issues that can arise in the workplace, air quality may be among the problems least discussed. October is Healthy Lung Month, so it is important to monitor the air quality at your workplace and take safety precautions that can prevent potential illnesses. Be mindful that the air quality at your job may […]

Have you been injured while on the job in New Jersey? If so, you could be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. It is always best to contact an attorney first to get expert advice before you begin this journey. If you start out first without an attorney, there are some steps that you can take. […]