Workplace Illness

In the U.S., if you suffer from a work-related illness, your employer may be responsible. When you arrive in the office, you should have a reasonable expectation of safety. However, if your workplace has a mold problem, you may be exposed to an invisible danger. Most...

All workers face hazards at the workplace to some degree and description. Despite how hard employers work to eliminate as much risk as possible, some will always exist. Some risks are simply inherent in jobs, too. For example, if your job involves exposure to certain...

Depending on your health, you may have a respiratory issue or illness, one your employer may unknowingly make worse. Could your office have poor indoor air quality that endangers your health? The EPA explores common indoor air quality hazards and how the presence of...

If you have been injured at work, you know how complicated and overwhelming it can be to deal with the medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses that you have endured. Getting a fair settlement for your accident seems like an impossible task, and it may...

Work-related injuries can result in financial difficulties and may compromise a person's ability to perform the same job duties as before, preventing him or her from providing for his or her family. A work-related illness or repetitive stress injury can also cause...

Coccidioides immitis is the scientific name for a microscopic fungus that thrives in the top two to 12 inches of the soil here in California. When the soil is disturbed, the fungus can be released and inhaled by workers, which could cause them to contract Valley Fever...

After a work injury, most people confront the process of filing a work injury claim. There is the expectation that a claim is considered and a worker can expect any financial issues related to the work injury to be dealt with. But, there are times when a...

A recent incident of flooding has garnered attention. The rupture of a water main in Los Angeles, California, caught national attention as tens of millions of gallons of water poured through the campus and flooded streets, buildings and parking garages. However,...

California is known for its agriculture industries. Many local farms and agricultural work places use pesticides and other chemicals that can pose both seen and hidden dangers. State legislators are hoping to bring attention to the risk of work injury by pesticide and...

During this time of year, the heat can be as dangerous as any machine or tool used in any workplace. Without proper training, awareness or access to help, a work injury can lead to death when excessive heat is a factor. For one California farm, an order to stop...