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...
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...
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....
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’...
Claims processing for Federal Employees’ Compensation Act
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides workers' compensation to workers on a national level. Injured workers have access to FECA offices in California and all over the U.S. The claims...
Common injuries suffered by construction workers
Construction workers have some of the most difficult jobs in California. Certain injuries are very common among those who perform this demanding work. What are common construction site injuries? Construction workers frequently have to work from heights such as on...
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