A person who suffers a back injury might wake up one morning and discover they have extreme difficulty moving. Sometimes, the injury is a minor sprain that requires several days to heal. Other times, the injury could be so severe that surgery is the only way to treat...
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Common construction site health hazards
New construction projects are a sign that a California community is thriving. Working conditions in the building industry can be challenging on the best days. The many hazards at construction sites can lead to long and short-term injuries. Hazards that cause acute...
What are common construction site safety hazards?
Construction sites can be dangerous places. With so many construction sites currently operating in California, there is a risk of injury or even death for construction workers. If you want to make your construction project safer, there are certain common risks you...
First year on the job is among most dangerous
Workers' compensation laws are designed to expedite the process of compensating employees for on-the-job injuries. Statistics are regularly gathered regarding the types and causes of workplace injuries in California and across the country. Insurance company Travelers...
Fiberglass exposure and injury risks
Workers in construction jobs might deal with atypical injuries that someone in another profession does not. The average office worker might not risk exposure to fiberglass, but people who renovate or build homes and offices in California may deal with the material and...
Are new nurses more likely to have injuries?
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...
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...
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