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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. In New Jersey and around the country, accidents involving hazardous materials are a serious risk to the public. The reality of the situation is that very little is being done by the government or by hazardous chemicals manufacturers […]