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A worker injury and illness prevention program is a process used to identify and fix workplace hazards before workers are hurt. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that companies who endorse such programs will experience dramatic decreases in workplace injuries and greater employee satisfaction. This can result in higher productivity, reduced turnover, and reduced […]

Nothing ruins a shopping outing quite like a slip and fall on the store’s premises. Such accidents can cause not only serious injury, but time off from work, medical bills, and considerable inconvenience. Whether or not you can sue a store owner or tenant depends on whether these entities were negligent and allowed an unsafe […]

Radar gun data has collected proof that New Jersey drivers have been going over the speed limit. A study, conducted by NJ.com, used a high-quality radar gun to monitor highways across the state. The study proved that out of 350 drivers, only 26 were obeying the speed limit. Some drivers were clocked going 20 miles […]

In 2016, approximately 3,860 workers were injured by falling tools and had to take at least one day off work to recover, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most of the injuries occurred from falling hammers and similar tools. As Metal News points out, a tool weighing eight pounds travels at a speed […]

There are many things that distract motorists while driving. One popular distraction is the use of cell phones. Another, that is not as known and has been found to be a bigger distraction, is the vehicle’s dashboard. Most vehicles today are built with their own in-vehicle infotainment system. Studies show that in-vehicle infotainment systems can […]

A recent New Jersey bill changed the way first responders are covered under Workers’ Compensation for illnesses on the job. Under the bill, S716, there is a presumption that an illness results from their job, unless their municipal employer can prove otherwise. The new legislation is similar to a program used for firefighters in Los […]

Drowsy driving is prevalent in the Northeast, where a large portion of its residents are experiencing a poor night’s sleep. According to a nationwide survey, New Jersey workers are the most sleep-deprived people in America. Many of these individuals are surviving on less than five hours of sleep, which is hardly enough rest to perform […]

One normally does not think that checking your car’s brakes on the road can lead to road rage or a 15-car pileup. Recently, on I-295 in Chicago, a brake check caused a truck to make a complete stop on the interstate, leading to multiple accidents with many injuries. Brake checking occurs when a car abruptly […]

When we drive our cars every day, we take for granted that our car will respond to our commands and transport us safely from place to place. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set requirements in place that ensure a vehicle’s parts, that mainly affect the operation of a vehicle, are safe, such as the […]

Many outdoor accidents can occur during the warmer months. This is especially true when we are doing activities that we are not normally engaged in. A fellow neighbor or your child’s friend may have a trampoline in their backyard that will see frequent use in the summer. Being aware of the following safety precautions can […]