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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...
Professionals working in the health care field serve a vital duty: they help people dealing with injuries and illnesses. Ironically, numerous California health care professionals find themselves dealing with work-related injuries since the field comes with many risks...
California warehouse loading dock workers know the risks of their job. However, it’s possible to avoid job-related injuries with the right precautions. Some injuries are common on loading docks, but they are preventable. Why are warehouse loading docks often...
Employees in California have the right to work in safe environments and receive compensation if they become sick or injured. They must understand how state laws work in regard to reporting accidents. Since 2020, there are new guidelines for employees and their...
Every occupation in California has specific types of injuries that are a common reason for workers' compensation claims. Many of them are actually due to long-term repetitive motion job responsibilities, such as factory workers who use their hands and fingers...
Working as a wildland firefighter in California places you in an environment with numerous threats to your safety and health. Following the proper techniques to keep you safe and wearing protective equipment is essential to help avoid injuries. Even then, you may...
Hotel rooms often look spotless and inviting because trained professionals perform all the necessary housekeeping steps. Guests may not realize how hazardous the task of cleaning a California hotel room is. A housekeeper may enter dozens of rooms during a single...
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...
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...
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...