Nurses are an essential part of keeping people healthy. However, nursing can also be a dangerous occupation. In addition to being exposed to illnesses, being a nurse places many physical demands on your body that can lead to injury. Since taking time off while working...
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How to avoid hurting your back at work
A workplace back injury could cause chronic pain that may impact your quality of life. For example, it could make it difficult to sit for long periods of time or fall asleep at night. Fortunately, there are several steps that you may be able to take to reduce the risk...
These are OSHA’s “fatal four” construction accidents
Construction workers in California face the risk of severe injury or death on the job daily. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that more than half of all work-related deaths in 2020 were due to construction accidents. Most of these fatalities fall into one of...
CNAs face unique injury sources in the workplace
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) and aides experience the greatest injury rates among any job or industry. A CNA or nursing injury and medical staff injuries primarily result in back pain from lifting patients without...
How to prevent nail gun injuries
Nail guns could cause serious injuries and even death. California construction workers and their employers should take the risk seriously and implement prevention strategies to reduce the occurrences of these injuries. Use full sequential trigger nail guns Full...
Welding injuries and avoiding them
Respiratory problems develop for many reasons, including occupational hazards. Welders might feel concerned about suffering from lung ailments since the fumes are dangerous. Long-term exposure to fumes could create severe health problems for California workers,...
What you need to know about vibration white finger as a worker
Factory workers, construction workers, landscapers and other manual laborers are at risk of vibration white finger because they work with vibrating tools. You may hear vibration white finger referred to as hand-arm-vibration syndrome or Raynaud's phenomenon....
Eye injuries on the job
California employees can suffer several injuries on the job, including eye trauma. Since some jobs come with greater risks than others, to avoid eye problems while working, employees may find it valuable to take as many protective steps as possible. However, even the...
What are your options when your CA workers’ comp claim is denied?
Suffering an on-the-job injury or illness could put you out of work for weeks or longer. If you filed a workers’ compensation claim in California that was denied, you should take immediate action. Reasons for workers’ compensation claim denials Sometimes, a workers’...
Can nurses get workers’ compensation if injured on the job?
California nurses are no stranger to difficult jobs with long hours. They are also prone to on-the-job injuries and illnesses, so it’s fair to wonder if they can get workers’ compensation. Can nurses get workers’ compensation? Nurses are entitled to workers’...
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