Workers in some industries, such as construction and manufacturing, may be told that they need to wear steel-toe shoes at work. While it might seem like overkill to some people, this is actually an important safety consideration for many jobs. Steel-toe boots are...
There are dangers associated with every job, but those involving cars or heavy machinery are particularly dangerous. Crush injuries, the broader category to which caught-in or struck by injuries belong, are particularly hazardous to workers' health. Manufacturing,...
The state of California is home to several industrial and manufacturing jobs. These employment opportunities can provide workers with a solid income, allowing them to support and care for their families. Unfortunately, a workplace accident can leave you severely...
Workers often assume that they can never refuse to do a task when instructed to do it by their boss. They believe they agreed to take the job and so they have to do whatever they’re told while they’re on the clock, or they’ll be fired. This is true in some senses,...
With the temperatures starting to rise in California, employers who have workers outside should ensure they have what they need to remain safe. Even some workers who are indoors will need special protections because the outdoor heat makes the conditions indoors hotter...
Every state differs slightly when it comes to the workers' compensation laws in place. However, if you are employed in California and you were injured in the workplace, you'll be glad to know that the workers' compensation laws are some of the most generous in the...
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...
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...
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...
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....
