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How to avoid forklift accidents in California
Forklifts were built to make our lives easier. But if they're not used properly, they can cause injuries and even fatalities in the workplace. According to a recent study, nearly 10% of forklifts are involved in a death or injury every year. That doesn't just include...
How workplace distraction affects employee accidents
The distraction caused by cellphones isn't a problem that exists only on highways. Employees in California may find it shocking that cellphone-related distractions in the workplace have become prevalent in workers' compensation claims. While mainly in the construction...
Workers’ comp denial case offers lesson to Californians
Worker's compensation can be denied to injured people for many reasons. In a recent case, an Arkansas man was denied benefits after the court learned that he worked for other companies shortly after being injured. The man filed for workers' compensation after he...
Knowing the difference between employee benefits
Workers in California who get injured on the job may qualify for certain benefits, such as workers' compensation, Social Security disability and state disability. However, these benefits are not the same, and many people get confused over them. It helps to understand...
Workplace hand injuries trigger workers’ comp claims
When workplace hand injuries make it impossible to use one or more hands, it limits your ability to work and continue earning. Workers’ comp insurance should pay for your medical costs and loss of earnings. Commonly occurring hand injuries can be serious Hand injuries...
Falling deaths on construction sites are increasing
While federal safety rules have been put in place to prevent workers from falling to their deaths, studies have shown that the amount of falling deaths have actually increased in recent years. Falling hazards can cause death as well as permanent injuries like chronic...
An overview of workers’ compensation benefits
Those who are injured on the job in San Jose, California, can receive benefits through the workers' compensation program. The amount will naturally differ based on the severity of the injuries, and the following is a brief summary of what can be included. Victims...
Fall prevention means planning, providing and training
Falls can lead to serious injuries and lengthy downtime for the victims as well as mounting expenses for the employers, including the cost of medical compensation and the losses caused by decreased morale and productivity. Employers in California should have a fall...
Preventing loading dock accidents
Hundreds of workers in California and around the country are seriously injured each year in accidents that take place on loading docks. This kind of workplace accident often occurs when a truck pulls away unexpectedly, wheel chocks fail or forklift trucks topple over,...
OSHA guidelines for maintenance employees
Founded in 1971, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires that all work areas be safe for employees, including maintenance workers. A maintenance employee in California commonly performs routine checks and repairs at facilities and the...
