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...
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Why are nurses at such high risk for injuries and illnesses?
Registered nurses (RNs) are critical to the health care system in the United States. These medical professionals bridge the gap between patients and doctors. They're the individuals who provide dedicated care to sick individuals when they most need help. This is why...
Disability benefits are a critical part of workers’ compensation
Most people think of medical coverage when they think of workers' compensation benefits. It is true that the health coverage available through workers' compensation can be incredibly beneficial for workers dealing with a workplace illness or injury.Unlike private or...
What happens after you’re hurt on the job in California
California Labor Code Section 3700 requires all employers to take out workers' compensation coverage. It doesn't matter if a company has a single worker or multiple ones either. Individuals who own and run a business as a sole proprietor should even take out this type...
What are common injuries that firefighters suffer?
Data published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2017 showed how a staggering 58,835 firefighters were injured on the job that year. More than half of these injuries occurred while these individuals were fighting fires. That same report highlights many...
There are trends when it comes to manufacturing worker injuries
Data compiled by the National Safety Council (NSC) shows that as many as 100,000 manufacturing workers are injured each year on the job here in the United States. What's concerning about this is that many of the employees in this field have specialized expertise. This...
There are many workplace hazards that health care workers face
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) data shows that at least 18 million Americans are employed in the health care sector in the United States. At least 80% of the individuals who work in this ever-growing industry are women. NIOSH data shows...
Highlighting the Fatal Four
As most in California already know, workers’ compensation benefits are meant to provide financial assistance to those who have been injured on the job. Those working in industries where employee injuries are common should thus have an understanding of how to...
The holiday season is also road trip season
The good times of the holiday season can instantly turn sour if you run into trouble on the road. It doesn't matter if you're traveling locally, across California or to a different part of the country, your safety and well-being should take precedence over everything...
Accident during training leaves Marine dead
Many in California no doubt feel a strong sense of security when they are at work. These secure feelings likely come from the assumption that given the control that one has over the tasks related to their job, they should then be able to control the situations that...