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...
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Why you might get hurt while on the job
There are a number of workplace hazards that you may encounter while working on a California construction site . These hazards may include exposure to falling objects, slips, trips and falls and repetitive movements. If you are hurt at work, you may be entitled to...
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...
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...
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...
What are common construction site safety hazards?
Construction sites can be dangerous places. With so many construction sites currently operating in California, there is a risk of injury or even death for construction workers. If you want to make your construction project safer, there are certain common risks you...
First year on the job is among most dangerous
Workers' compensation laws are designed to expedite the process of compensating employees for on-the-job injuries. Statistics are regularly gathered regarding the types and causes of workplace injuries in California and across the country. Insurance company Travelers...
Fiberglass exposure and injury risks
Workers in construction jobs might deal with atypical injuries that someone in another profession does not. The average office worker might not risk exposure to fiberglass, but people who renovate or build homes and offices in California may deal with the material and...
Are new nurses more likely to have injuries?
Nurses are an essential part of keeping people healthy. However, nursing can also be a dangerous occupation. In addition to being exposed to illnesses, being a nurse places many physical demands on your body that can lead to injury. Since taking time off while working...
How to prevent nail gun injuries
Nail guns could cause serious injuries and even death. California construction workers and their employers should take the risk seriously and implement prevention strategies to reduce the occurrences of these injuries. Use full sequential trigger nail guns Full...