Electricity poses risks to workers in all California industries, from office workers to construction workers. May is National Electricity Safety month, and it will be interesting to see whether the awareness campaign has reduced the number of electricity-related...
Workplace Injuries
Explosion and fire leave firefighters with workplace injuries
The circumstances that caused an explosion and massive fire in a California building are being investigated. A hazmat team responded to the scene in downtown Los Angeles as over 230 firefighters battled the blaze, which was categorized as a major emergency....
California honors deceased workers including 422 who died in 2018
Each year, California honors workers who succumbed to injuries suffered in work-related incidents. Workers' Memorial Day on April 28 was the day this year on which the state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health, along with the Department of Industrial...
Unsafe loading docks — the source of many workplace injuries
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...
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...
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...
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...
Workplace injuries: Slips, trips and falls on construction sites
Slips, trips and falls are prevalent on California construction sites. Safety authorities say same-level falls cause a significant percentage of workplace injuries, most of which are preventable. Injuries typical to this type of accident include knee strains, twisted...
Workplace injuries cause dairy worker’s death
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has launched an investigation into a recent incident that caused the death of a worker. According to authorities, firefighters from Cal Fire and Riverside County responded to Cottonwood Dairy after receiving a...