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...
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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...
Welding injuries and avoiding them
Respiratory problems develop for many reasons, including occupational hazards. Welders might feel concerned about suffering from lung ailments since the fumes are dangerous. Long-term exposure to fumes could create severe health problems for California workers,...
What you need to know about vibration white finger as a worker
Factory workers, construction workers, landscapers and other manual laborers are at risk of vibration white finger because they work with vibrating tools. You may hear vibration white finger referred to as hand-arm-vibration syndrome or Raynaud's phenomenon....
Eye injuries on the job
California employees can suffer several injuries on the job, including eye trauma. Since some jobs come with greater risks than others, to avoid eye problems while working, employees may find it valuable to take as many protective steps as possible. However, even the...
What are your options when your CA workers’ comp claim is denied?
Suffering an on-the-job injury or illness could put you out of work for weeks or longer. If you filed a workers’ compensation claim in California that was denied, you should take immediate action. Reasons for workers’ compensation claim denials Sometimes, a workers’...
Can nurses get workers’ compensation if injured on the job?
California nurses are no stranger to difficult jobs with long hours. They are also prone to on-the-job injuries and illnesses, so it’s fair to wonder if they can get workers’ compensation. Can nurses get workers’ compensation? Nurses are entitled to workers’...
Claims processing for Federal Employees’ Compensation Act
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides workers' compensation to workers on a national level. Injured workers have access to FECA offices in California and all over the U.S. The claims...
Common injuries suffered by construction workers
Construction workers have some of the most difficult jobs in California. Certain injuries are very common among those who perform this demanding work. What are common construction site injuries? Construction workers frequently have to work from heights such as on...
Common workplace injuries for truck drivers
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...