California workers who use knives or sharp objects at the job can be in danger of a range of serious injuries that can be painful and costly. One type of workplace accident that is all too common is a sliced fingertip or toe. Whether you are injured by a knife in a...
Year: 2022
What’s causing so many injuries among new workers?
Getting a new job in California can be an exciting time in your life. While making more money and having something to do are great things associated with a new job, research shows that new hires are often the victims of workplace injuries. What are the most common...
Common welding injuries and how to avoid them
Many California residents experience on-the-job injuries. Welding is one of the careers that carry higher risks. Certain injuries are common in this field, but it’s possible to prevent them. Burn injuries Many of the common injuries welding workers can experience are...
Amazon warehouses and injury concerns
Few would disagree that working in a warehouse comes with risks. A warehouse can be a busy environment where many people move about performing potentially dangerous tasks. A trip to a California emergency room could be unavoidable when a worker suffers a terrible...
How to qualify for permanent disability benefits in California
If you get injured while performing your job duties, you may have a claim for workers' compensation benefits. The California work comp system recognizes that some injuries can leave a worker permanently disabled. If your injury has impacted your ability to work in the...
Facts about safety on farms
Fall harvest time is one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons for farming. Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in Southern California and has the highest fatality rates in the U.S. The 574 fatalities in 2018 were equivalent to 23.4 deaths per...
New law affects insurance rates for tree trimming companies
Workers' compensation laws across the United States are not uniform in how the states design their jurisdictional systems. It is a federal law that mandates states provide the coverage system, and then state legislatures decide how the programs should be structured....
Ideas to improve workplace safety
Certain work-related injuries are very common. California businesses can implement ideas to improve workplace safety to prevent some of these injuries. Train your employees The employer should create a safety program and thoroughly train their employees on it. Giving...
What are the 10 most common workplace injuries?
Workers in California face certain risks on the job no matter where they are employed. These are the 10 most common types of workplace injuries. Repetitive motion injuries Repetitive motion injuries happen when workers continuously perform the same motions, putting...
The benefits of workers’ comp for machine shop injuries
Machine shops are where dangerous machining and manufacturing practices occur. The use of machinery leads to a wide range of accidents from fires to lacerations and amputations. In California, most incidents and injuries in workplaces are covered by workers'...