On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, April 24, 2017. Chemical manufacturing plants pose multiple risks to the people who work there. In order to ensure a safe workplace, it is necessary to eliminate the risk of accidents and find effective methods for preventing the occurrences of falls. […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Within New Jersey warehouse-related businesses, there are numerous safety issues that employers, employees and independent contractors should identify. From alerting employees to the location of fire exits to keeping the premises organized and sanitary, warehouse employers must carefully […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, February 13, 2017. Working with certain types of machinery can pose significant risks. New Jersey workers who routinely have to use scissor lifts as part of their job duties should be aware of the danger they pose. The Occupational Safety and […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, March 6, 2017. New Jersey families of people who have died on the job might be interested to learn that employers may be criminally liable if the person’s death was the result of health and safety laws being willfully violated. According […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, February 6, 2017. New Jersey employees depend on workers’ compensation benefits when an on-the-job injury or an occupational illness sends them to the doctor or leaves them unable to work. According to safety experts, changing political and technological landscapes could impact […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, February 2, 2017. New Jersey employees in certain occupations may have experience working late night or early morning shifts. However, they may not realize the health problems that can be created by keeping irregular hours. For instance, those who wake up […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Stricter safety regulations, more effective worker training and better tools and equipment have made construction sites in New Jersey and around the country far safer in recent years. However, the number of musculoskeletal injuries suffered at these workplaces […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, January 12, 2017. For New Jersey employees who are required to work at great heights, having fall arrest personal safety equipment in place is crucial to keeping them safe in the event of a fall. However, this equipment poses some risks. […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn about a recent OSHA proposal regarding hearing loss on the job. This proposal would clarify that hearing loss must be considered work-related if work played a role in contributing to […]