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...
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What are permanent disability benefits?
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...
Traumatic brain injuries and the workplace
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...
Working in an office may not be as safe as you think it is
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...
Workplace hazards put nurses at high risk for injury and illness
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...
Avoid these common machine shop injuries
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...
Workplace injuries to muscles could cause rhabdomyolysis
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,...
Workplace accidents: Vehicle safety is a top priority
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...
Workplace accidents: Rehabilitation is always a goal
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...
Workplace accidents: Tragedy in another state involving fatality
When a California worker carries out his or her duties, he or she can reasonably expect that the employer in question has provided all necessary information, training and equipment to help lower the risk of injury on the job. When workplace accidents occur, the...