Hay pocas cosas más devastadoras que un accidente laboral que resulta en lesiones graves y discapacidades que limitan la capacidad del trabajador de proveer para su familia. Estos trabajadores lesionados dependen de los beneficios de la indemnización al trabajador...
Year: 2022
How safe is your short step ladder?
If you work in the construction sector, your 2-foot step ladder is one of your more useful tools. After all, when you need to reach slightly above your head, you do not want to mess with a taller step ladder or extension ladder. You also can easily transport your...
Teachers and workplace injury risks
As a teacher, it is essential to go over the many risks that you face in the workplace. Although some people think that teachers have a relatively safe job in terms of work-related injuries, many teachers sustain serious injuries each year and these accidents happen...
Work-related falls from ladders and scaffolding
Falling from a ladder or scaffolding is one of the most common ways to sustain a workplace injury. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Ladders caused over 22,000 injuries and 161 fatal work injuries in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If...
Typical work-related injuries
Injuries happen without warning and in many environments. Professionals who work in hazardous jobs may worry about suffering an injury, even when they wear protective clothing and avoid making mistakes. A job need not be dangerous for someone to get hurt, as...
How to stay safe from the summer heat while working
Working in the Southern California heat poses a risk if you're outdoors or inside a building that doesn't have air conditioning. It's important to stay aware of your body to notice when you're experiencing signs of heat exhaustion so that you can stop and let your...
Learn how to avoid injuries at work
There are many ways to get injured on the job in California. Such injuries cost the state and insurers millions of dollars in payouts each year. But there are also plenty of ways to avoid getting injured on the job. With a bit of vigilance, you can work at a...
Keeping your eyes safe at work in California
Working in a hazardous environment can often lead to injuries. One of the most common types of injuries workers suffer from is eye injuries. How do eye injuries happen on the job? One of the most common ways workers suffer eye injuries is by getting something in their...
Get the facts about traumatic occupational injuries
If you work in California, you know how crucial it is to stay safe. Accidents can happen at any place and at any time. It's essential to wear correct safety gear and to follow all of the approved rules. Failure to do so can result in an injury that can change the...
3 common types of work-related repetitive stress injuries
Blue-collar workers are particularly susceptible to repetitive stress injuries due to the constant handling of intensive power tools and heavy lifting. What starts as a dull ache can evolve into a life-altering without proper attention. If you experience a repetitive...