Some jobs require physical movements that take a strain on the body over a prolonged period of time. If you are a manual laborer, work in agriculture or you are a construction worker, it's likely that you are on your feet all day and often have to lift heavy objects...
Month: December 2018
How to respond to a denied workers’ compensation claim
An injury or illness, resulting from your employment, should be faced with extreme care. In addition to your health and long-term well-being, you should also consider any financial compensation you’re entitled to. When you file a claim for workers' compensation...
How to protect your workers’ compensation claim
If you’re injured on the job, your immediate attention should turn to your injuries, health and receiving the necessary treatment as quickly as you can. While this is important, it’s critical that you also take steps to protect your potential workers’ compensation...
Workplace injuries causing TBI more prevalent in construction
Many people associate traumatic brain injuries with car accidents and contact sports. However, a significant percentage of workplace injuries in the construction industry nationwide, including California, cause TBI. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational...
What are the rights of injured California workers?
Most California workers find comfort in knowing that they will be entitled to financial relief in the event of workplace injuries. However, many have questions about which injuries are covered and to which benefits they will be entitled. The state-regulated workers'...
Do you want to see your own doctor after a workplace injury?
If you would prefer medical treatment by a physician with whom you already have a doctor-patient relationship, you cannot wait to establish this after you suffer a work-related injury. The California workers' compensation system mandates that only workers who have a...
Cleanup health and injury hazards after wildfires
Although wildfires can happen at any time, August and September are the months when Southern California's large fires are more prevalent. Those are the times when thousands of wildfire fighters risk their lives to save others' lives and properties. However, the...
Workplace injuries and illness risks threaten wildfire fighters
Wildfires in California are not uncommon between May and October each year. In the most recent Apple Fire, an estimated 7,800 people and 2,600 residences were evacuated. While thousands of people flee from the fire, firefighters have to go into it and risk severe...
Workplace Injuries: Hands are the most used body parts
Hand injuries occur in all industries and occupations in California. A significant percentage of workplace injuries harm workers' hands, and not enough attention is paid to preventing hand injuries. Typical hazards include the exposure to grease, solvents, chemicals...
Fire causes severe workplace injuries
A fire broke out in a workshop on a recent Wednesday. Reportedly, one worker suffered burn injuries. Most workplace injuries are preventable, and the cause of the fire is being investigated. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health will likely also...
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