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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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'...
Have you suffered a back injury at your place of work? This could be a very serious injury. If you don't get it treated right away, it can grow worse over time. An untreated back injury can severely compromise your quality of life. Here are some tips to avoid getting...
Safety officers or first responders, who suffer an injury on the job, can file a claim for worker's compensation benefits. A safety officer or first responder job is inherently more risky than other jobs. California law recognizes the danger of these professions,...