If you're working in a medical environment in California, you likely do all you can to help your patients. However, it's also crucial to ensure you stay safe and healthy. Otherwise, you won't be able to work and offer help. Utilizing a few tips is essential to ensure...
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Major trends in construction work injuries
Construction is one of the most vital industries in California. This segment of the economy is responsible for billions of dollars' worth of activity each year. However, it is also one of the industries that is most rife with worker injuries. The more you know about...
Statistics regarding key factors in frequency of work injuries
Work accidents are a growing problem in California. Researchers are trying to determine how and why injuries are occurring to formulate strategies to protect all workers. A key part of the assessment of the data that researchers are gathering centers on who is most...
Head injuries can occur at any job
Any type of job can place California employees at risk of workplace accidents. While any work injury can be problematic, head injuries place people in danger of long-term damage, massive medical costs and other challenges. Know the causes of workplace head injuries...
Avoiding common landscaping injuries
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...
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...