Retail employment is a staple in the modern job market. It is a good place for people to begin careers when they are young. It can be an entry point for those rebuilding their professions after leaving the workforce due to family or medical matters. Retail work is...
workplace injuries
Is the PPE you were given sufficient?
One of the ways your employer is supposed to help keep you safe is by giving you personal protective equipment, or PPE. Examples include hard hats, gloves, eye protection, masks, ear muffs or ear plugs, and much more. It often depends on the specifics of the job being...
What to know about rotator cuff injuries
Rotator cuff injuries can be extremely painful and are unlikely to heal without surgery or other forms of medical intervention. If you are hurt at work, you may be entitled to compensation as most California companies are required to carry workers' compensation...
Violence has become a major healthcare worker safety concern
People generally recognize that healthcare can be a dangerous profession. Professionals like nurses tend to work incredibly long shifts and have to expose themselves to pathogens and many kinds of dangerous equipment, such as artificial external defibrillators. Issues...
Navigating workplace eye injuries in California
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...
Avoid nursing injuries by following a few essential safety tips
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...
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...
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...
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...