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Key steps for workers’ compensation benefits in California
When California workers are injured on the job, it is natural to be worried about the future. Not only will medical treatment be needed, but there is inevitable concern over lost wages and how to make ends meet. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are...
Workplace safety strategies for nurses to avoid injuries
Workplace safety is a priority for all California workers. This is especially true for nurses. Because the inherent requirements of the job make it necessary for nurses to place themselves in harm’s way, there are unique challenges to maintaining a safe workplace....
Defending California peace officer presumption claims
In California, there are certain peace officers and first responders who have a right to be compensated for some work-related injuries. It is difficult to defend against these cases because there is a presumption that such injuries occurred while the individuals were...
Four ways for employers to maintain a safe construction site
Construction is among the most dangerous industries with thousands of injuries and deaths arising from construction sites every year. Perhaps you yourself were injured on the job here in Fremont, California. While you won't need to prove that your employer or anyone...
Pinch points and how to address them
Machine operators in California may know about pinch points, and hopefully their employers are ensuring their safety from these hazards. Pinch points refer to any place on a machine where a worker is liable to have a part of the body caught. This can be the area...
How technology can address workplace hazards
Though the number of workplace injuries in California and across the U.S. has seen a slight decline, the same cannot be said for workplace fatalities. In fact, more than 5,000 workers died in 2018, the highest the number has ever been since 2008. Responding to this,...
The danger posed by slow drivers
California drivers are not supposed to travel so far below the speed limit that they impede the flow of traffic. Besides being against the law, slow driving is dangerous, especially in how it can encourage unsafe behavior in others. Drivers faced with a slowpoke in...
Study: OSHA press releases reduced workplace violations
Perhaps you work in manufacturing, health care or another industry in California that can affect public health and safety. Some experts are recommending that OSHA should publicize any serious violations in these industries as a way to improve safety. It's a practice...
Knowing what to record on OSHA’s workplace injury log
Many employers in California have trouble determining when a workplace injury or illness should be recorded on OSHA's log, called the Form 300. OSHA does have clear standards, though, and these even cover questions like which employers are exempt from the regulations...
Hurt on the job? Get the compensation you need from your employer
Working as a police officer means that you're exposed to a number of risks every day. Every traffic stop has the potential to go wrong. You have the potential to be attacked by someone unexpectedly. You could be called to the scene of a dangerous situation. The...
