Truck drivers in California experience a wide range of injuries, mainly to their backs, hands, necks and shoulders. On countless workdays, they have to load and unload heavy cargo onto massive vehicles. It's common for drivers to overestimate their abilities or...
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What are the most common injuries healthcare workers face?
Healthcare workers in California often face challenges at work. They are also prone to certain types of injuries on the job. These are among the most common. Needle pricks Healthcare workers are supposed to be properly trained to handle needles and other sharps, but...
Tips for nurses to stay healthy and injury-free on the job
Nursing is one of the most difficult professions in all of California. If you’re a nurse, it’s important to stay healthy and injury-free at work. Here are tips to keep you safe. Know how to safely handle needles and other sharps One of the most common ways nurses...
Independent Medical Review: What is it?
Residents of California who have filed for workers compensation may want to learn more about the IMR (Independent Medical Review) system for disputes. It replaced the court system for review, which costs less and is easier in the long run. According to industrial...
Hot weather presents dangers to workers
While most days in California experience mild weather, there are times when the temperature spikes well into the 90s and above. Not everyone can stay home and turn on an air conditioner. Workers might find themselves dealing with hot environments and associated safety...
Facts about workers’ comp in California
If you ever get injured at work, you’re entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' comp is a form of insurance that every employer needs to have to cover their employees in case they get injured. Read on to learn more. What is workers' compensation? As an employee,...
How workers’ compensation works
Injuries happen at the workplace. Some jobs come with more significant risks of injuries than others, but no worksite is entirely safe. A person working on top of building roofs faces far more chances of serious injuries than the average office receptionist, but a...
Rules to follow regarding workers’ compensation claims
If you have been injured on the job in California, the state's workers' compensation law helps you get the benefits you need regardless of who is at fault if you can't work. Familiarizing yourself with these guidelines will help you meet deadlines and fulfill...
Falls could lead to terrible injuries for California workers
Avoiding injuries becomes a daily practice for many workers, especially those in dangerous jobs. California workers who deal with heights often accept the hazards associated with their occupations. A telephone line repair technician or a high-rise window washer may...
What expenses can workers’ compensation cover?
When an accident in the workplace happens, leaving an employee with a serious illness or injury, workers' compensation may be the only resource an employee has to cover the expenses. Despite nearly 3% of employees filing for compensation, many more do not pursue the...
