California construction workers like you must take precautionary measures. This helps you stay safe on the job. But the dangers may not always come from the places you expect them to. Fall injuries are one of the most widespread in the industry. Recurring incidents often happen. So how do you keep yourself protected from falls? […]
Working in health care exposes you to more risks than the average employee, and many of those risks stem from lifting and shifting heavy patients. Your risk of suffering a lifting-related injury is so notable, in fact, that it is the biggest threat you face in your line of work. According to Healthcare Business & […]
California workers like you face some dangers in the workplace. You may have plenty of safety precautions in place. But this does not mitigate every danger. This is why head, neck and back injuries still happen somewhat often. Some types of head injuries are more common than others. Concussions are among them. Mild to severe […]
You may have sustained a mild sprain to your wrist, but this is more than an inconvenience since it will cause you to lose time at work. You injured your wrist picking up a box of copier supplies and now you cannot type without pain. Can you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits? Common […]
When you accept a new job, you should feel confident in knowing that your employer must provide you a safe environment in which to perform your work. Should an accident occur while at work, you should also feel confident in knowing that you may qualify to receive financial or other benefits through the workers’ compensation […]
California workers like you want to attend your job in a safe environment. Unfortunately, hazards exist in every workplace. Not only that, but you cannot always predict or prevent accidents. This leads to potential injury. One of the most common types of injury at work are head, neck and back injuries. Of head injuries, concussions […]
From a physical and mental health perspective, workplace accidents carry a heavy toll. Many workers are unable to perform simple tasks following a devastating job-related accident, such as walking or using their arms. Moreover, many experience depression or anxiety as a result of their circumstances. However, the financial toll of these accidents often creates serious […]
California residents have to deal with long-lasting injury after crashes. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one type they may face. But how do TBIs affect a victim? In what way can they impact a life? Today, we will look at the impact TBIs have on someone’s mental health. We will look at the way TBIs […]
From road construction projects to contractors trying to finish a relatively small project on time, there are a number of times when construction work takes place during the night. When proper safety measures are taken and workers are careful, working at night is not necessarily more dangerous than the day. However, in some instances the […]
If you work at a warehouse, construction site or factory, you likely understand the importance of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat. Not only do hard hats help prevent head injuries, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires individuals to wear one if overhead hazards exist. Your employer may not give you a hard hat, […]