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While 2017 saw fewer accidental workplace fatalities in the U.S. than the previous year, the 5,147 fatalities that did occur remain among the highest numbers in a decade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report, drug overdoses have contributed to these high numbers, with drug overdose-related fatalities […]

According to a recent poll, many Americans think that cars with an Autopilot feature can drive by themselves. This is simply not true and recently, Tesla’s CEO made a statement confusing the issue. He stated that some of Tesla’s cars are fully self-driving on highways and controlled-access roads. It is true that certain Tesla models […]

Lithium batteries are so widely used in our electronic devices, we rarely give them a second thought until they need to be replaced. However, consumers have become more aware of the risks from news reports of lithium battery fires on airplanes or explosions when improperly discarded in the trash. For workers, knowing if your electronic […]

Cold weather brings the possibility of ice and snow. Property owners are required to maintain their premises and remove ice and snow as soon as possible so that pedestrians do not experience a slip and fall accident. Some people may experience serious or fatal injuries because of a slip and fall on ice or snow. […]

A worker faces serious injuries after taking a fall while working on a commercial project in Union, New Jersey. The worker fell nearly 40 feet on Tuesday morning and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. No other information regarding the work accident was available. Accidents may occur in any type […]

St. Patrick’s Day brings with it the combination of alcohol and celebratory festivities. However, this combination also leads to serious injuries. State police in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey are on the lookout for serious accidents that are likely to happen due to the holiday. They are conducting patrols and checkpoints to prevent injuries before […]

For most of us, winter means hot chocolate, days off work, and building snowmen with our loved ones. However, for many construction workers, winter often brings compromised safety conditions. These conditions create higher risks for experiencing an injury or fatality on the job. Since construction workers often work outside, freezing temperatures may also contribute to […]

Heavy vehicles moving at quick speeds have the capability to cause serious injury or even fatality. They are innately dangerous. Despite the efforts of safety lobbyists for the federal government to require trucks to set their speed limiter devices to 65 mph, the last two presidential administrations have failed to act. Lobbyists led by the […]

Dangerous drivers put everyone on the road at risk. Drivers who engage in certain types of behavior or are not prepared behind the wheel can cause accidents. Other drivers should be wary of the following types of dangerous drivers: Distracted Drivers Drivers looking at their cell phone, putting on makeup, or looking at GPS devices […]

There is currently no law in New Jersey that specifically bans video chatting while driving. Some lawmakers are calling this a loophole in the hands-free law currently in place, which bans the use of hand-held devices while driving. Talking on the phone hands-free while driving is currently legal in New Jersey, but the law does […]