June 1, 2023
One Killed in Port of LA Workplace Accident: Can Families File for Compensation or Wrongful Death?
Recently such a case happened in Port of Los Angeles in which one worker was killed and another seriously injured.
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June 1, 2023
Industrial Illness and Workers’ Compensation: Understanding Long-Term Workplace Hazards
The CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) explains that many causes of industrial injuries and illnesses do not manifest themselves in the…
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June 1, 2023
California Workplace Violence Prevention: Employee Rights, Reporting, Training, and Records
Quick Answer California employers covered by Labor Code section 6401.9 must maintain an effective written workplace violence prevention plan, train employees, keep a violent-incident…
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June 1, 2023
Employer Responsibilities After a Workplace Injury in California
Quick Answer After a California employer learns about a work-related injury or illness, the employer has specific workers' compensation duties. Depending on the injury,…
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May 31, 2023
Does Living in the U.S. for 10 Years Give You a Green Card?
Quick Answer No. Simply living in the United States for 10 years does not automatically give a person lawful status, a green card, or…
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May 31, 2023
Toxic Exposure at Work in California: Symptoms, Evidence, and Workers’ Compensation
Quick Answer Workplace toxic exposure can involve a sudden high-dose incident, repeated low-level exposure, or an occupational disease that becomes apparent later. The first…
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May 31, 2023
Construction Focus Four Hazards in California: Falls, Struck-By, Caught-In/Between, and Electrocution
Quick Answer OSHA's Construction Focus Four training groups four recurring construction hazards into **falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in or -between hazards, and electrocution hazards**. The…
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May 30, 2023
Solar Panel Electrical Injuries in California: PV Hazards, Safety Evidence, and Workers’ Comp
Quick Answer Solar installers and maintenance workers can face electric shock, arc-related hazards, falls, heat, and material-handling risks. Photovoltaic systems deserve their own safety…
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May 30, 2023
What Does Reduced Duty Mean After a California Work Injury?
Quick Answer "Reduced duty" or "light duty" usually means you return to work before full recovery with temporary changes that fit your doctor's restrictions.…
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May 30, 2023
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms After a Work Accident: What to Watch For
Quick Answer Traumatic brain injury symptoms are not limited to headache or loss of consciousness. After a workplace head injury, symptoms can affect physical…
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