Workplace accidents can be overwhelming. Staying calm and taking the right steps can protect your health and legal rights. Knowing what to do immediately makes a big difference in securing medical care and handling claims. Here’s what to do after a workplace accident....
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Workplace Accidents
Getting a worksite injury while you are not on the clock
Worksite injuries can happen at any time, even when an employee is not officially on the clock. An accident is just as likely to happen when you are on break, getting ready to leave for the day or simply visiting the premises outside of your shift. Understanding what...
How to protect your workers’ comp benefits after an accident
Work injuries can strike without warning, not just threatening your well-being but also your financial stability. In the immediate aftermath of the accident, any actions you take can make all the difference between a smooth recovery process and a stressful battle for...
Protecting prison employees: violence and your rights
Working in a prison can be challenging and dangerous. Prison employees face various risks every day, including the potential for violence from inmates. Understanding your rights and the protections available to you if you get hurt on the job is crucial. Your right to...
Common accidents kitchen workers face on the job
California is blessed with amazing cafes and restaurants. However, working in a bustling restaurant comes with its share of hazards. Kitchen workers in California face various risks that can lead to accidents and injuries. It can impact their health and livelihoods....
How can you get hearing loss in the workplace?
Workplaces often have many employees rushing around. Amidst the whirring machines and constant chatter, a person's hearing may face risks that go unnoticed. Hearing loss due to workplace conditions is a serious concern that can affect anyone. Little to no hearing...
Staying safe when teaching students with autism
Teaching students with autism is a rewarding but challenging career path. That said, the wrong conditions often put an instructor in significant danger. Most relationships between autistic learners and their educators are harmless. Nonetheless, understanding the...
Hidden risks of office-related injuries
Office environments are often seen as safe places to work, but employees should be aware of hidden risks that can lead to injury. These risks, while not immediately obvious, can have a significant impact on one's health and well-being. Employers and employees should...
What are the biggest causes of falls at work?
Workplaces each have their own hazards. Even jobs with low risk rates have workplace hazards that a person cannot ignore. Falls, for example, can happen at any place of employment and for a number of reasons. But what are the biggest sources of falls at work? Uneven...
Workers’ compensation in the airline industry
Every industry carries its own set of risks regarding its workers, and the airline industry is no exception. From the smiling faces that greet you at baggage claim who weigh and lift your heavy luggage to place it on the belt, to employees working on the runway, who...