The potential for injury is present in all workplaces. While dangers are more obvious in some occupations in comparison to others, every employer faces the potential of suffering from workplace injuries. As a result, all states, including California, require employers...
Month: September 2015
Construction accidents: Worker electrocuted during renovation
There are hundreds of different hazards that the average person in California faces every day. Many of these hazards come from the workplace. While some precautions can be taken to safeguard workers, many construction accidents, for example, still happen. In one...
California workers ill from heat deserve workers’ compensation
Workers in California are likely aware of the potential for dangers in the workplace. Construction workers know of the need for hard hats, and police officers are aware of the importance of bulletproof vests. However, many outdoor workers may be unaware of the...
Man suffers fatal construction injury in workplace accident
There are many known risks involved in working in the field of construction. For these risks, employers can take safety precautions to help reduce the chance that employees will suffer from a construction injury. Unfortunately, no precaution can protect a California...
Construction accidents: 1 killed, 1 injured in stadium fall
While many jobs have certain risks associated with them, it is easy to overlook the dangers that construction workers face. Unfortunately, construction accidents pose a real risk to workers in California and across the country. For example, a recent incident at an...