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...
If you are a security guard in Southern California, you put your life on the line to protect others and their property. Lone workers typically face unique hazards. If you work the night shift, the dangers you face escalate significantly. Security guards more or less...
A work accident can change your life instantly. Depending on the nature of the accident and the type of injuries you suffered, you could be facing the possibility of long-term damage, time away from work and expensive medical bills. It's important for injured...
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...
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...
If you are a firefighter in California, you will likely be a good candidate for developing post-traumatic stress disorder. The rate of PTSD in first responders is reportedly higher than in any other occupation. While most people might deal with...
When a person suffers an injury in workplace accident, it is more than an inconvenience. This event can lead to a ripple effect of financial loss and other complications, but workers' compensation benefits can offset that disruption. These benefits can provide...
When you go to work, you may not give a lot of thought to the things that could potentially cause you harm. You might not think about the risks you face that could lead to a workplace accident or the environmental factors that could make you ill. However, certain...
A work accident can change your life in an instant, leaving you with painful injuries and medical bills that affect virtually every area of your life. It's not easy to know how to pick up the pieces and move forward after this type of incident, but thankfully, you...
Forklifts are valuable pieces of equipment in various California industries. If you are a forklift operator in a warehouse or fulfillment center, this time of the year is particularly hazardous. Thousands of workers suffer forklift-related injuries during the rush to...