First responders provide important and often life-saving services to local communities all across southern California. The dangers that firefighters and police face as part of their basic job leave them highly vulnerable to personal injury and ongoing mental health...
Year: 2020
Electrocution claims life of handyman employee
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the death of a worker in Santa Paula. The agency typically investigates all deaths caused by work-related injuries. A Cal/OSHA spokesperson says the fire department was called to the scene...
Man suffers severe burns in workplace accident
Some workplace hazards are known. With this knowledge, workers can do their best to avoid them or to take action to protect themselves. Unfortunately, there are some hazards that come about so quickly, workers at risk in California and across the country have no time...
Work-related injuries: Explosion kills 1, injures another
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has launched an investigation into an explosion at a lumber mill. Reportedly, the incident occurred on a recent Thursday around midday. Work-related injuries caused the death of one worker. The lumber mill...
Man dies following work-related accident involving branch
While many people in California can readily list several occupations that may be risky, there are multiple others that are overlooked. For example, workers who are required to cut trees are often at great risk of injury while they use heavy, potentially dangerous...
The risks posed by power tools are underestimated
Does your job involve working with power tools like power drills, nail guns, power saws and grinders? How important is your safety to your employer? According to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, your employer must ensure a safe work...
Compensation for work-related repetitive motion injuries
All occupations hold the potential of risk to workers. When most people think of work-related injuries, however, the first thing that comes to mind are often single accidents that occur and cause obvious physical harm, such as a broken leg. While these types of...
2 killed in construction accident at Amazon site
The Amazon website is one that many people in California and across the country have accessed for a variety of different needs. Perhaps because of their success and popularity, they have a need for construction of additional facilities. Unfortunately, a construction...
Wildfire smoke can cause work-related injuries
The typical summertime wildfires in California are particularly severe this year. However, it is not only the wildfire fighters who are at risk of smoke inhalation and other fire-related injuries and illnesses. Workers in the affected areas face similar risks. When...
1 injured, 3 killed in work-related accident
There are many workers in California and across the country who are extremely skilled when it comes to completing job-related tasks. Because they have sufficient training and experience, they are able to competently do their jobs. Unfortunately, even the safest, most...