When working on a construction site, you need to remain alert at all times and recognize various hazards that could lead to serious injuries. Aside from falls, electrocution, dangerous machinery and exposure to harmful chemicals, many construction workers sustain...
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New Jersey 2nd in the nation for fatal distracted driving crashes
Distracted driving is a serious issue across the United States, but research shows that it is especially problematic in New Jersey. New Jersey is currently among the worst states in the nation for fatal car crashes involving distracted driving, with cellphone use and...
What causes compartment syndrome?
During a car accident, your body suffers the consequences of the speed and force of the collision. Parts of your body may become crushed in the accident, leading to compartment syndrome. According to Medline Plus, acute compartment syndrome occurs when pressure...
Can you lose your job if you file for workers’ comp?
As a New Jersey employee, your employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance. After a workplace injury or illness, the insurer will cover the associated medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages if you are unable to go to work. These benefits can help...
Baggage handlers are vulnerable to rotator cuff injuries
If you work in an airline's baggage service office, you undoubtedly lift heavy bags every day. The same is probably true if you work on the ramp. While practicing safe-lifting techniques may reduce your chances of suffering an on-the-job injury, you can never...
Which factors contribute to malnutrition in older adults?
You placed your aging mother or father in a New Jersey nursing home, and you hoped everything would turn out well. During some of your recent visits, you grew concerned about your loved one's eating habits. Is the nursing home staff responsible? Mayo Clinic explores...
How can employers prevent falling injuries?
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), fatal falls pose a serious risk to those working in the construction industry. Of the 1,008 construction fatalities taking place in 2018, 320 involved falls. In order to prevent these incidents,...
How can you keep your car-driving teen safe?
Adding another driver to your home can alleviate some of your stress of getting everyone where they need to be by themselves. However, it can also increase your concerns about the safety of your child. While you cannot assuredly prevent all of the risks of driving for...
Why do some injury symptoms not appear immediately?
Even if you drive a vehicle with an excellent safety rating, you have some chance of suffering a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident. After all, roughly 4.4 million Americans sustain injuries in car crashes annually, with thousands suffering catastrophic bodily...
How do nursing homes abuse medication?
When you have a loved one in a nursing home, you expect him or her to receive the correct dose of medication. In the U.S., hundreds of thousands of people receive antipsychotic drugs while in a nursing home. According to Human Rights Watch, almost 180,000 people...