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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...
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...
Having hearing loss remains a difficult subject to alleviate in the workplace for both employers and workers. This is true in part because many hearing injuries occur over time, due to cumulative noise levels that do not always seem harmful on a daily basis. Some...
Accidents happen at the workplace with little warning or time to prepare at the moment. Because of this, you should have a system already in place for handling these incidents that all employees know about, so they can leap into action quickly without wasting precious...
Back injuries are not exactly uncommon among workers of all ages and professions. However, most people do not realize just how detrimental they are and what an enormous impact they have on your ability to work. In fact, back injury and the subsequent pain can actually...
It is important to keep an eye out for the possibility of brain injury in workplace related accidents. Any form of damage to the head can result in short and long term health consequences. But on top of that, you also have to worry about severe trauma in the form of...
As a construction worker, you likely perform many of your jobs while perched on a roof, scaffold or tall ladder. Consequently, you face a serious risk of falling, severely injuring your head when you do. The Mayo Clinic lists falls as the number one cause of traumatic...
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...
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...
