Every employment industry has its own inherent risks for employee injuries. Firefighting is no exception. If you are considering a career as a firefighter, you should understand the greatest risks for injury. There are a few key hazards to be attentive to. Cuts and...
Workplace Injuries
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...
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...
Workplace injuries: Each firefighter death is one too many
There is a significant drop in the number of firefighters who died work-related deaths in California and across the country in 2019. Compared to the average number of fatal workplace injuries among firefighters in recent years, the number of deaths dropped from 65 to...
Nighttime agricultural workers at risk of workplace injuries
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health announced new safety standards for nighttime workers in the agricultural industry. The need for new rules arose from the high number of workplace injuries that occur during night shifts. These are the first...
Fall from tree causes fatal workplace injuries in California
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a vineyard worker. Reportedly, the incident that occurred on a recent Friday involved tree removal. Rescue workers from Cal Fire...
Workplace injuries: California tree worker electrocuted
Along with the risk of falling, tree workers face several other hazards. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health requires employers to protect employees from known hazards. The safety agency has launched an investigation into a case in...
Heat-related workplace injuries continue to occur each summer
Each year, when the hot California summer months approach, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health urges employers to comply with safety standards to prevent heat illness. Each year, many employees are exposed to excessive heat, and in some cases,...