Brush up on your grilling skills. This month’s newsletter will help you show off your grilling skills with great cooking tips and important safety reminders. Click here to read the July 2021 newsletter.
It’s that time of year when millions of children on school break are outside enjoying playgrounds. Don’t let a playground injury ruin outdoor fun for the kids in your life this summer with these tips on equipment, clothing, and safe behavior. Click here to read the June 2021 newsletter.
New Jersey employees face a variety of on-the-job hazards each day they head into work. Employers are responsible for creating and maintaining safe workplaces. However, some employers cut corners to save money or just because they are lazy. One of the dangers workers must occasionally confront stems from faulty...
Cardiovascular disease is a broad term used to describe conditions involving the heart, blood vessels, and circulatory system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiac disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 650,000 lives per year. That equates...
If you have developed tennis elbow as a result of your work duties, you may be eligible to file a worker’s compensation claim. This type of repetitive stress injury can be caused by the repetitive motion of the elbow and forearm, which is common in many occupations. It’s important...
Workplace accidents are a common occurrence. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2019, more than 4,500 people died from workplace accidents and another 4.6 million employees suffered an on-the-job injury. In New Jersey alone, more than 69,000 workers were hurt on the job. After a New Jersey...
Six teens 16 to 19 die every day from motor vehicle crash injuries and are three times more likely to be in a fatal crash than older drivers. This month’s newsletter provides helpful tips on how to keep your teen driver safe this summer. Click here to read the...
Any workplace accident can seriously interfere with your life. While some injuries occur in a moment’s notice, others develop over time. These repetitive-use injuries, commonly referred to as WEAR and TEAR injuries, are often incredibly frustrating for workers who want to return to work but can’t get rid of...
In spite of a 13 percent decrease in road traffic last year, the estimated rate of death on the roads spiked by 24 percent. One of the most serious and avoidable causes of car accidents is distracted driving. Click here to read the April 2021 newsletter.
Injuries from lifting heavy objects can be detrimental to your health, and unfortunately, they are more common than you might think. Some of the most frequent types of lifting injuries include strain injuries (such as pulled muscles, torn tendons, and ligaments), nerve damage (including peripheral nerve injuries, pinched nerves,...