Every year, thousands of people in California are injured in workplace accidents. Sometimes it's a minor accident, like a trip or a fall. But in serious cases, a workplace accident could lead to long-term or permanent disability. Here's what employees need to know...
Most places of business in California have some dangers to them. Although precautionary measures can be applied, the fact is that the chances of some type of workplace injury accruing are never at zero. Read on to learn more about this workplace issue. Overexertion...
California residents who work in machine shops know that these can be dangerous places to perform their job duties. The risks of chemical spills, fires, machine malfunctions, and other threats make it necessary to remain aware and attentive each minute of the workday....
There are many hazards that plumbers face while working on job sites in California. If you work as a plumber, you may be required to perform tasks in confined spaces or at heights, which could increase your risk of getting hurt. You may also be required to work in...
Work zones can be deadly for both the employees inside them and the ones driving past them. Despite various efforts at the state level, California has not seen a significant drop in work zone fatalities, and this holds for the rest of nation as well. According to the...
According to California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), Tesla, the manufacturer of all-electric luxury automobiles, has avoided providing full reports of workplace accidents and injuries at its factory. The company has cited reports from the...
In California and across the U.S., the number of people 55 and older in the labor force is increasing. In fact, it more than doubled between 1992 and 2017. Unfortunately, during that same period, the number of older workers who died on the job has gone up 56%,...
People in California who work in the manufacturing industry are at risk for a lot of different types of workplace injuries. In particular, workers in machining or metalworking shops may be injured when their workplaces are not safe. According to data from the...
In California, the dangers faced by construction workers in road work zones are pronounced. The number of deaths in road construction accidents is on the rise nationally. This has led to local initiatives to try to increase safety for those who work in this dangerous...
With the rise in awareness of many work-related illnesses, your California employer may be among those who frequently sponsor regular health screenings. Health care professionals may come to your place of employment and offer testing for your overall health, vision,...
