Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any industry, but in California, one particular type of injury stands out – eye injuries. Each year, countless workers suffer from avoidable eye injuries, leading to detrimental consequences that affect both their personal...
Workplace Accidents
Construction worksite dangers
A construction site presents significant dangers to employees working there. The sheer number of hazards could lead to an accident that sends someone to a California emergency room. Some injuries might be fatal ones, as statistics reveal. A review of recent statistics...
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...
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...
Back injuries and workers’ comp
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...
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...
CNAs face unique injury sources in the workplace
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) and aides experience the greatest injury rates among any job or industry. A CNA or nursing injury and medical staff injuries primarily result in back pain from lifting patients without...
Coming back from a serious workplace accident
Practically every day, all across the state of California, men and women suffer injuries while they are performing the duties of their jobs. Some of those injuries are relatively minor, such as small trips that result in stubbed toes, or minor cuts from boxes or...
Helping victims recover from workplace accidents
An accident at work can be a difficult event to get through. Not only may a California resident experience pain and suffering from the injuries they sustain through their accident, but they may also suffer stress and economic loss when they cannot do their job and...
Workplace accidents are a problem for office-based individuals
Accidents at construction sites and other locations where heavy machinery and equipment are used can be traumatic and life-threatening. When San Mateo residents think about work-related incidents their minds may immediately drift to accidents happening in these types...