Employers in California's warehousing industry have the task of providing safe work environments for their employees. Loading docks are areas that pose a variety of safety hazards and preventing workplace injuries in these areas requires both environmental and...
Month: April 2020
Ladder safety can reduce the number of workplace injuries
Ladders are used in various California industries, from construction sites and warehouses to office storerooms. Although ladders are used in everyday activities, they pose significant safety hazards. Improper use of ladders can cause severe workplace injuries, which...
LOTO violations can cause catastrophic workplace injuries
Employers in all industries in California must protect the health and safety of employees. Sadly, many employers fail to equip machines with lockout and tagout devices. In some cases, LOTO devices are installed, but workers are not trained on how to use the devices...
Will a hard hat be enough to protect you from falling objects?
Did you know that a seemingly harmless object dropped from a height accelerates to a deadly speed? Your hard hat might not stop something as small as a bolt or nut dropped from a scaffold or another elevated work area. Tools and work materials used at high locations,...
Forklift-related injuries prevalent in California warehouses
Forklifts are essential in the warehousing industry, and the dangers posed by these machines do not always receive the attention they deserve. Without the necessary safety training and certification, forklift operators risk not only their own safety but also the...
Will you recognize an unsafe trench if you see one?
If you are a construction worker in California, every shift you work will put your life on the line. Trenches are some of the most significant hazards on any construction site. If you are not familiar with the relevant safety standards, you might enter an unsafe...
Workplace injuries: 90,000 workers risk respiratory illness
California farms produce a significant percentage of the nation's fruits and vegetables, and about 90,000 farmworkers risk their health when planting, harvesting and packing the fresh produce. However, this year, most of them will face the fungicide season without...