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...
Firefighters and the workers’ compensation program
The workers' compensation program in California is one of the most comprehensive in the nation, but independent contractors, volunteers and certain other groups are not covered. Some firefighters wonder if they are covered by workers' comp, and the answer is yes. What...
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...
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...
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....