As shocking as this may seem, at least 2000 American workers sustain job-related eye injuries every single day that requires urgent medical attention. However, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) experts believe that employers and their...
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Focusing on the mental health of California healthcare workers
Healthcare workers in California are under some of the most intense stress of any employee out there. All over the United States, it’s estimated that around 54 percent of healthcare workers were already burnt out by the time the pandemic came along. That number only...
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...
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...
