The risks involved with work-related tasks vary from job to job. Some people may face relatively low-risk work, and others may be at a significant risk of illness or injury due to their work environment or duties. Some workers may have to contend with toxic exposure...
Month: June 2020
Workplace injuries prove fatal for worker, another hospitalized
In too many instances, work-related accidents can happen too suddenly for employees to protect themselves. Unexpected events could trigger a serious incident that leaves workers with serious or even fatal workplace injuries. Though learning from such events is...
Workers’ compensation and the “Going and Coming” rule
If you sustain a work-related injury as the result of a vehicle accident while on your way to the office, are you covered by workers’ compensation? The answer is perhaps.To understand what your employer's workers' compensation policy does and does...
California worker suffers construction injury from falling object
Construction sites are notorious for having hazards at almost every turn. Even if workers do their best to remain safe while on the job, a simple mishap could easily result in a construction injury. In some cases, an injury may not seem severe right away, but it is...
Safety measures can help lessen likelihood of workplace injuries
Going to work is a necessity for most California residents. They need the income generated by their hard work to ensure their livelihood and the livelihood of their families. Unfortunately, workplace injuries could easily put that livelihood in jeopardy, which is why...
Toxic exposure to formaldehyde is not limited to morgues
According to the safety standards prescribed by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, employers must protect their employees from known hazards. However, they must also inform workers of all the potential dangers posed by their jobs. Toxic...
