Most workers in California and across the country report to work each day, committed to fulfilling their job obligations to the best of their abilities. While doing so they also work to protect their personal safety. Unfortunately, however, even the most safety...
Year: 2020
A traumatic brain injury can happen in any workplace
Regardless of the industry in which you work, you will likely encounter unexpected safety hazards. Whether you work in an office or a construction site, you will risk suffering a catastrophic injury like a traumatic brain injury. Many workers do not realize that brain...
Helicopter work accident kills 3 in California
Electricity is an essential part of the lives of people living in the United States. Though it is easy to take for granted, workers across the country often put a great deal of effort into ensuring that customers do not experience a disruption in service; these...
OSHA to investigate fatal industrial accident
While many people in California and across the country would likely report feeling safe in their work environment, there are many hazards that they face. In fact, even the most safety-conscious workers can find themselves the victims of an industrial accident. In...
Fatal construction accident prompts federal investigation
There are a variety of hazards that construction workers in California and across the country face as they complete their daily, work-related tasks. Though there are several precautions that can potentially keep workers safe, it is not possible to completely eliminate...
11 California firefighters suffer work-related injuries
When most people think of dangerous jobs, one of the first ones that comes to mind is the job of a firefighter. Often, firefighters are put in a position where they must run toward hazards while everyone else runs away to help save lives and livelihoods....
Unsafe acts plus unsafe conditions foolproof recipe for injuries
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health mandates that your employer must protect you and your co-workers from harm. As a part of that responsibility, your employer must provide a workplace free of known hazards and provide adequate safety training to...
California man killed in workplace accident after falling asleep
All workplaces have the potential of being hazardous to employees, even under the best of circumstances. Even though most employers have a variety of safeguards in place to protect workers, a workplace accident can still occur. In fact, a man in California recently...
Workers’ compensation: Officer killed in helicopter crash
When most people in California and across the country think of the dangers that police officers face, they most often consider the risks related to apprehending dangerous criminals. However, police officers work in a variety of different fields, and the risks they...
Company fined after fatal workplace accident
Most workers in California and across the country are vested in ensuring that they are safe in addition to working to protect the safety of their co-workers. Despite their desires, they often are hampered in these endeavors by faulty equipment or a lack of appropriate...