On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. A new observational study demonstrates that emergency services workers are at a 60 percent higher risk of suffering illness or injury when they work extended hours than when they work for 12 hours or less. EMS employees in […]
Workers' Compensation
Reducing eye injuries at the workplace
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Employees in New Jersey might benefit from understanding more about the dangers that fog and poor visibility can create at the workplace. Eye injuries requiring medical attention occur more than once per minute in U.S. workplaces, totaling around […]
The risks of contaminated eyewash water
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. New Jersey workers know that workplace safety is very important. There must be vigilance and proper maintenance to ensure that workers have protection and access to emergency supplies. If details are overlooked, workers might be exposed to infection […]
Keeping New Jersey gas and oil workers safe
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, August 24, 2015. Even when performing simple tasks like changing a light bulb or opening the mail, there is a chance of suffering a hand injury. For those who work in the oil and gas industry in New Jersey, the risk […]
National Emphasis Program on amputations updated by OSHA
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. In a move that impacts some New Jersey workers, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an update of its National Emphasis Program regarding amputations. The purpose of the update is to help employers establish policies […]
Spate of mining deaths leads to increased enforcement
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, August 10, 2015. People in New Jersey may have heard about the recent spate of mine worker deaths. Reportedly, three mine workers were killed on Aug. 3 alone in the states of Virginia, South Dakota and Nevada. The Mine Safety and […]
Staying safe while working alone in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Saturday, August 8, 2015. New Jersey workers who are alone while on the job may be at a higher risk of getting hurt. This is because they may not be able to call for help or otherwise ask for assistance while working […]
New nurses at greater risk for workplace injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Changes might take place soon at hospitals in New Jersey and other states as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration plans to curb the amount of health care workplace injuries. These efforts will be particularly focused on the […]
Painkiller addiction and workers’ compensation
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Injured workers in New Jersey often receive narcotic or opioid painkillers when they are injured on the job, allowing them to manage their pain and continue to be more productive during their recovery. However, this approach can lead […]
Safety protocols for health care workers are being resisted
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, July 20, 2015. Nursing professionals in New Jersey hospitals can be affected by many on-the-job hazards, but the implementation of new standards to protect these workers can be difficult. One of the most contentious issues has been the establishment of safety […]
