What’s Killing New Jersey? Poison

Every year, the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data System (NJSHAD) compiles and collates information about public health. You can review information about which diseases affect which communities, what our birth rates are, how often injured workers go to the hospital, and so much more. It’s a useful tool. One such data set includes the…

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Study Shows Surprising Drug Use Among Truck Drivers

A new discovery from a recent study may influence the decision to incorporate new testing procedures for truckers. The recent study reveals that cocaine use among truck drivers may be an underreported phenomenon. Because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) testing procedures do not include hair tests, the U.S. Department of Transportation may be…

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Leaf Blowers Bring Unforeseen Risks

With fall almost upon us, the leaves have begun to change colors – beautiful red, yellow, and orange leaves eventually turn brown and fall to the ground. And while the process proves quitebeautiful, we eventually find them scattered across our sidewalks and lawns, creating a risk of slip and fall accidents. In such cases, the…

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Are Self Driving Cars Safe?

The recent death of a bicyclist in Arizona that was struck by a self-driving Uber test vehicle and the death of the driver of a partially-automated Tesla have raised new concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles. While technology in self-driving cars can potentially save lives by “seeing” things the human eye cannot detect, these…

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