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Lockout/Tagout inconsistencies in the workplace
The Lockout/Tagout standards OSHA sets forth for workers in California and across the country are successful at keeping workers safe while working with the equipment needed to complete their jobs. However, the Lockout/Tagout standard is one of the most cited safety...
Occupational accidents: the eight most common causes
In California and throughout the country, workers across a wide range of industries have to face numerous threats to their health and safety. Below are eight of the most common causes of occupational injury. Inattention from stress or fatigue Some employees will work...
Preventing common construction accidents in California
The following is a brief summary of the five most common accidents that occur on construction sites in California and throughout the country. Construction employers will want to make sure they have taken steps to avoid these accidents in particular. Falls among the...
Workplace safety tips employees should always practice
Every employee in California and across the United States should be aware of workplace safety strategies. The safest working environments are established whenever employees work together to practice safety standards. A proactive safety protocol is one that encourages...
California reminds farmers to protect workers from harmful smoke
Local agricultural companies are facing limitations due to the current heat wave. In addition, agricultural enterprises and their workers are facing poor air quality that could restrict outdoor work during the almond and grape harvests. In a recent joint press...
How to minimize employee hand injuries
The loss of a finger or a hand could have a significant impact on both an employee and employer. Therefore, it is important for your California company to make hand safety a top priority. In addition to creating hand safety protocols, it is important that your...
Having a fall prevention program for workers
Falls are not necessarily the most common workplace incident in California, but they can be the most severe for victims and the costliest for employers. Compared to the average injury, fall-related injuries are three times more likely to land the victim in a hospital....
How outdoor workers can prevent heat-related illnesses
Outdoor workers in California run a high risk for developing a heat-related illness, but there are ways to lower this risk. Everything starts with drinking water and avoiding those liquids that will only dehydrate, such as coffee and caffeinated soft drinks. Workers...
Things electricians can do to stay safe on the job
Electricians in California and beyond often find themselves in dangerous situations. Dealing with electricity is inherently risky, and the slightest mishap can turn an ordinary workday into an unthinkable tragedy. To reduce to the risk of death and accidents,...
Pedestrian deaths are rising, especially in California
Pedestrians and bicyclists in California and throughout the U.S. are being injured and killed at alarming rates. Smart Growth America released a crash report in 2019 called Dangerous by Design, and it states that while people are not out walking as much anymore, the...
