As a health care worker, you may be at increased risk for a sharps injury. Such an injury occurs when you come in contact with an improperly disposed-of needle that penetrates the skin. Sharps injuries are dangerous because they can expose you to bloodborne pathogens...
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Distracted driving bill heads to Governor’s desk
Residents in California often find that their state is among the first to enact major legislative changes, especially those designed to improve the environment or protect the safety of its citizens. One area in which California has led the nation is in combatting...
Forklift safety tips: Do your part in preventing an accident
Operating a forklift is a potentially dangerous job, but someone has to do it. As a forklift operator, such as in a warehouse or manufacturing plant, it's critical to understand the steps you can take to prevent trouble.Here are five forklift safety tips to follow at...
Safety on the manufacturing floor
People who work in jobs in the manufacturing industry in California know that they work in environments in which safety must be a top priority. The machinery and other equipment used in manufacturing can contribute to injuries when not maintained or used properly....
Truckers and delivery drivers face fatal dangers
The trucking industry has always been an important part of the U.S. business infrastructure. Whether its transporting goods to consumers or equipment to job sites, truckers are a vital component in noation's industrdial growth. Unfortunately, since a trucker's...
How big is California’s drunk driving problem?
Most people in California are well aware that driving a vehicle while intoxicated is illegal. In recent decades, the laws against drunk driving have become stronger with penalties seemingly quite severe. Changes in society, such as the prevalence of ridesharing...
San Jose authorities search for cause of fiery crash
Almost no one takes to Fremont's roads intending to cause a car accident; on the contrary, most take their individual charge to drive safely in order to protect those on the road around them very seriously. Yet intent does not necessarily have to be present in order...
Defining negligent entrustment
It may not be difficult for most drivers in California to remember when they first began to drive. The benefit of hindsight likely affords them a perspective that reveals that their inexperience (and immaturity) may have prompted them to engage in some driving...
What happens if I am hurt at work?
If you work in California, it is important that you understand the rights you have under the law. These rights include what should happen if you are ever involved in an accident while you are working or if you are diagnosed with a work-related illness. Under the...
The dangers posed by drowsy drivers
We here at often hear from clients that they were unaware just how many risks they can encounter on the road. Much attention is paid to drunk drivers, so much so that many now think twice before getting behind the wheel after drinking. Yet...