On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Nov 23, 2020 | Injuries, Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Nov 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Oct 8, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Sep 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Sep 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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....
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Aug 28, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Outdoor workers in California run a high risk for developing a heat-related illness, but there are ways to lower this risk. Everything starts with drinking water and avoiding those liquids that will only dehydrate, such as coffee and caffeinated soft drinks. Workers...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Aug 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Electricians in California and beyond often find themselves in dangerous situations. Dealing with electricity is inherently risky, and the slightest mishap can turn an ordinary workday into an unthinkable tragedy. To reduce to the risk of death and accidents,...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jul 29, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Electrical accidents can be serious; every year, some 1,000 people die in them. Over half of the accidents involve a voltage of less than 600 volts, and experts say that even 50 volts can prove fatal in certain situations. Perhaps you were injured by electricity while...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jul 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Employers in California need to make sure they have a work safety program in place, or else their employees will not know what hazards to look out for, report and address. Below are eight tips that every employee should be clear about. It all starts with being aware...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jul 20, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Californians who are injured on the job and seek workers’ compensation benefits may at some point want to reopen the claim. There are many reasons for this including a change in circumstances such as a condition growing worse, the need for increased medical treatment,...
