On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, August 4, 2017. New Jersey construction workers should be aware that deadly trench accidents around the country more than doubled in 2016, according to data from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This is especially troubling because construction contractors can […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. One of the major risks that New Jersey construction workers face is a potentially fatal traumatic brain injury caused by a fall or a falling object. They are required to wear special protective gear when they are working […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, July 3, 2017. Teenagers who work during the summer get exposure to more than just adult responsibilities. They also run the risk of adult dangers like getting hurt on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that many young […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, June 30, 2017. New Jersey workers might be keeping their eyes on troubling reports of safety lapses at a major United States nuclear facility. The Los Alamos National Laboratory, which developed the atomic bomb, has had a number of safety lapses […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Some people who work in New Jersey dental offices might be vulnerable to exposure to bloodborne pathogens according to a survey by the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention. […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Working on communication towers can be a dangerous job. New Jersey residents who are in this occupation should be aware of guidelines that have been issued by the Federal Communication Commission and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Workers in New Jersey and elsewhere around the country have the right to the proper training and equipment for safely carrying out their jobs. Employers are generally obligated to take other reasonable steps to ensure worker safety on […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, May 18, 2017. In New Jersey and across the country, workers depend on safety training and equipment to keep them from harm. In light of a mining accident that could have resulted in serious or fatal injuries, the Mine Safety and […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to hear that chicken and poultry processing workers are among the most likely to suffer a severe injury on the job. This is according to a report from the National Employment Law […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, May 1, 2017. Lead remains a valuable metal in many different New Jersey industries, including manufacturing and construction. However, it can cause neurological and reproductive harm if a person is exposed to too much of it. Even though the hazards have […]