Landscaping in California presents many dangers. Those working in this field must be aware of hazards on the job to take steps to prevent injuries. Here are some of the most common landscaping workplace injuries. Slips and falls A fall may occur at the same level when...
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California Healthcare Facility Safety Tips
California nursing homes, hospitals, healthcare clinics and other medical facilities present hazardous situations. The danger of infection and chemical exposure are some threats that healthcare workers face. Also, The Association of American Medical Colleges reports...
Why you might get hurt while on the job
There are a number of workplace hazards that you may encounter while working on a California construction site . These hazards may include exposure to falling objects, slips, trips and falls and repetitive movements. If you are hurt at work, you may be entitled to...
Types of machine shop injuries
In California, machine shop workers risk several types of injury while performing their daily duties. Burns, lacerations, amputations, chemical hazards and other injuries can happen to workers who are not always alert, aware or prepared. The following five categories...
Does workers’ compensation cover first responders with PTSD?
In 2019, California lawmakers passed SB 542, allowing firefighters and police officers to claim PTSD under workers’ compensation. In the 12 years leading up to the bill’s passage in 2019, statistics show that workers’ compensation claims for PTSD were more frequently...
Does chronic fatigue syndrome qualify for workers’ compensation?
Having a good work ethic is an important part of performing well at your job. However, when pressure builds to work harder and harder, you can become overworked and suffer mentally and physically. In California and around the country, chronic fatigue syndrome is...
Proper construction and inspection to reduce scaffold injuries
In California, construction-related scaffolding accidents commonly happen on worksites, putting workers at risk for injury or death. Although construction companies are required to make worksites safe for employees, accidents still occur due to negligence, improper...
Airline and airport workers face health risks
There are multiple dangers that California airline workers face. These dangers include slips and falls, injuries due to lifting heavy objects, exposure to contagious illnesses and heatstroke. The friendly skies are not always so friendly It takes thousands of workers...
Which workplace injuries offer the most compensation?
Although companies often ignore safety guidelines to save money, the injuries resulting from cutting corners cost companies more than $100 billion annually. Although any workplace injury holds the potential to result in high workers' compensation costs, certain...
Truck drivers and shoulder injuries
Most assume that truck drivers run the most significant injury risks from vehicle collisions. While an accident on a California highway may leave the trucker with serious injuries, there are other ways the driver could get hurt. Driving a truck is more physical than...
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