If you sustain injuries at work, you may be hesitant to report them for several reasons. Many people mistakenly believe that their employer may fire them. This is a scary thought, especially while dealing with an injury. It is important to understand that a delay in...
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Working in agriculture is dangerous: Here’s what to know
Working in agriculture, there are a few things that you should be aware of. You are exposed to many kinds of hazards each day, which means that good training is essential. Your employer is responsible for providing training and information on the hazards that you may...
After a fall, a skull fracture could leave you hospitalized
Imagine you were working on a ladder, and you had a coworker stationed at the bottom to make sure it was stable. They said something to you, so you turned slightly to look down at them and see what they needed. The next thing you knew, you were falling two stories to...
A minor wound is safe? Think again and consider tetanus
Tetanus is a condition that used to strike fear into anyone who heard its name. Tetanus has the potential to lead to fatal muscle spasms that actually have the potential to break bones. That's why it's absolutely important to take care of yourself if you step on...
3 facts you should know about workers’ compensation
Significant injuries happen suddenly and are often unpredictable in nature. You may be fine and working on a project on the job one minute and find yourself on the way to the hospital the next. No matter what the issue is, if that injury happened on the job, you...
Falls at construction sites are usually preventable
Construction is a dangerous job, but employer policies and unsafe working conditions can increase the risk that workers face. The single biggest risk to construction workers in terms of fatal workplace accidents is the risk of a fall. It makes sense, given that...
Know what to do as a victim of a workplace car crash
You drive for work every day, and it's hard to imagine that your job could be any more dangerous than anything else you do. In fact, there's a lot of freedom in being a driver in Modesto, since you can stop when you need to and take a break.Unfortunately, drivers are...
Even office injuries can be serious
You work in an office, so you don't typically worry about getting hurt on the job. Unfortunately, the last few days proved you wrong. First, a coworker tripped on edging as she walked into the room and ended up in the hospital for stitches to her forehead. Now, you...
Know your rights after a workplace injury
There is no easy way to deal with an injury, especially when it happens on the job. Not only do you have to go through the reality of seeing your coworkers watch you get injured, but you then have to turn around and seek compensation for those injuries through your...
Employer negligence can lead to electrical injuries on the job
A lot of people understand that there is a risk of electrical shock that construction workers face every day on the job. These people would find it surprising that electrocution remains one of the bigger risks faced by employees outside of the construction sector as...