Many Americans take pride in their work, performing their jobs to the best of their ability every day. These people trust that their employers have taken measures to keep them safe while performing work. Among these protections is workers’ compensation insurance,...
Month: July 2020
Employers must protect workers from dangerous machinery
Any tool can be dangerous if someone uses it incorrectly. However, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, machines without proper guards are particularly hazardous. Roughly 18,000 workers each year suffer severe injuries such as amputations,...
Preventing workplace injuries and illness caused by summer heat
When summer strikes in California, many people elect to stay inside and are thankful for the air conditioning in their homes and office buildings. However, not everyone works indoors, and numerous workers are outside during the scorching hot hours of the day. Not only...
California employers must keep you safe from toxic exposure
When you go to work each day, you may be at risk for injury, especially if you happen to work in a dangerous industry, such as fishing, agriculture or construction. Even if you work behind a desk in an office, however, your California employer is obligated to provide...
Construction accidents commonly involve heavy machinery
When working on a construction site, it is common to use heavy machinery. Workers in California and across the country may feel comfortable jumping behind the controls of various machines they have experience using, but it is important to remember that construction...
