Businesses in California are responsible for the safety of their workers. When there is a work accident, it is likely that the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate. For companies that are already under scrutiny for past issues,...
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Month: April 2018
Maintenance worker dies in fatal work-related accident
When there are potholes in the street, they must be repaired. If there is a streetlight that needs repair and replacement, that too must be handled. Workers who do these jobs might appear to be part of the landscape and passersby do not often realize how risky it is,...
Did your job affect your hearing? You have rights
California workers know that when their jobs leave them injured or sick, they have the right to seek benefits through their employer's workers' compensation insurance. This is also the case if you experienced partial or total hearing loss because of your job.Loss of...
Denied workers’ compensation and grounds for reconsideration
Since workers' compensation can be such a necessity for California workers who have suffered a workplace injury, a denied claim can lead to great uncertainty for the future. People who have had their workers' compensation claims denied often do not realize that they...
Who puts their lives on the line every day? Linemen
Every household and business in California relies on a constant supply of electricity for the smooth running of his or her lives and businesses. However, not many of those people stop to spare a thought for you and your co-linemen who do one of the most hazardous jobs...
Understanding a Disability Evaluation Unit in workers’ comp
In many instances, when California workers are injured on the job and are seeking workers' compensation benefits, it is not as simple as applying for the benefits and then receiving the benefits. This is especially true if it might be a permanent disability. Certain...
The hazards paramedics face to save the lives of others
The California workers' compensation program provides comfort to employees in all industries who know they can claim medical expenses and lost wages in the event of a workplace accident. However, for workers in some high-risk occupations, this financial support is...