As a construction worker, no one need tell you that you work in a dangerous industry where you face daily risk of serious injury. But did you know that construction is so dangerous that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration has constructed a “Fatal Four”...
One of the most common pieces of safety equipment on a construction site is a hard hat. Everyone wears them, even those who are just visiting or supervising. Hard hats serve the distinct purpose of protecting your head from many hazards. According to the University of...
There is a range of different benefits you can get from workers' compensation, and what you qualify for often depends on the extent of your injuries and your ability to return to work. While you will continue to get medical benefits to pay for your related healthcare...
Brain damage is one of the most common types of workplace injuries in California and throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2.87 million people in the country visit the emergency room, are hospitalized or...
If someone were to ask you whether your job is dangerous or not, if you primarily work in an office, you are probably going to say no. After all, you don't have any dangerous chemical exposure like factory workers might. You don't have to drive all day as part of your...
Nurses serve important roles in a variety of health care environments. They also face a higher risk of illnesses and injuries due to various workplace hazards. The consequences of an injured or ill nurse reach far beyond just the livelihood of the worker, as employers...
Working in a machine shop or other industrial job comes with risks every day. Ideally, California employers provide personal protection for their workers and stress safety at regular training sessions. Nevertheless, when machine shop injuries occur, they can be...
California workers whose jobs expose them to excessive heat or strenuous physical jobs could develop rhabdomyolysis. The condition could follow workplace injuries that damaged muscles or the breakdown of dead muscles released into a worker's blood. When that happens,...
Any number of issues may arise on the job that create hazardous conditions for California workers. Workplace accidents are less likely to occur if employers and workers follow safety regulations, especially those regarding operation of commercial vehicles. If an...
When a California worker suffers an on-the-job injury, there is no way to predict how much time will be needed for a full recovery. Workplace accidents can cause partial or full permanent disability, which means that, in some cases, an injured employee may never be...
