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June 24, 2023
Quick Answer The latest final California fatal-injury data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 419 fatal occupational injuries in California in…
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Recently, we covered the topic of reporting a concern to OSHA if you were worried about dangerous conditions at work.
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Quick Answer California workers can report unsafe conditions to Cal/OSHA, and retaliation for protected safety activity can raise separate legal issues. But the right…
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You do have a chance to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If the insurance company denied your claim, you can file an appeal.
Read articleJune 23, 2023
Quick Answer The first week after a work injury is when a claim record starts to become organized—or fragmented. After the immediate safety and…
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Quick Answer Who chooses your doctor in a California workers’ compensation case depends on the medical-care system that applies to your employer and what…
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Quick Answer Being an older worker does not disqualify you from California workers' compensation. If a job caused an injury, aggravated a prior condition,…
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Quick Answer Hazardous workplace noise is a well-established cause of occupational hearing loss, and current NIOSH guidance also identifies associations between repeated loud-noise exposure…
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Quick Answer California employers must use safety measures that fit the hazard, and personal protective equipment is one part of that system. Under Cal/OSHA…
Read articleJune 22, 2023
Electrical exposure can happen in a variety of ways. But among those who work outside, accidental contact with power lines is a hazard that…
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