There are likely never two similar days on the job if you're a firefighter. While the unpredictability of your job may intrigue you, it can also put you at risk of serious injuries. Burns among firefighters aren't uncommon. You may find it helpful to understand the...
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Are first responders entitled to workers’ compensation for PTSD?
California has passed legislation which recognizes mental health occupational injuries. Those in first responder positions face an unpredictable workday that can include high-stress situations and traumatic events. Traditionally, workers' compensation benefits were...
Your car’s built-in driving distractions may surprise you
It may seem relatively simple to avoid driving distractions. Keep your phone in your pocket. Use a seatbelt harness for your pets. Drive by yourself, rather than with passengers. All of these things can help, naturally, but there’s still a big issue you have to...
Where are firefighters likely to be injured
There might not be an occupation more dangerous than being a firefighter. California firefighters frequently throw themselves into burning buildings and put themselves at risk to save countless lives. As such, they’re more likely to suffer injuries. What injuries are...
Technology to reduce rate of workplace fatalities
Workplace safety must be a critical concern for businesses and workers alike. Each year, thousands of workers in the state of California file workers’ compensation claims as the result of some sort of work-associated injury. Sadly, work-related fatalities appear to...
Are tired workers more likely to get injured?
You’ve been working for eight hours, and you’re exhausted. You had to get up early and commute for an hour just to get to work. The work itself is physical and draining. You know you still have an hour drive ahead of you. All told, you just want to get home and rest....
Physical safety is not the only concern in certain occupations
Maintaining a safe work environment does not stop with keeping an organized workplace or having a safety plan in place that controls potentially dangerous scenarios. Even the air can be toxic under certain circumstances. Harmful chemicals are often odorless as well,...
What are common on-the-job accidents?
Many millions of people work in a wide range of industries in California. Some jobs, like construction, come with more significant risks than others. No job comes with no risks, however; getting hurt on the job could happen to anyone. Common work injuries among...
Are manufacturing workers at risk for injuries?
Manufacturing jobs involve many professionals performing different tasks. People putting things together on an automobile assembly line may be among the most well-known jobs. Such workers may also deal with chemicals, operate heavy equipment, transport things, and...
Health care is a hazardous occupation
In California, healthcare workers have some of the riskiest jobs. Currently, the health care industry is among the fastest-growing sectors in the country. Although healthcare is an important field, nurses and hospital staff are predisposed to a hazardous environment....