In the Bay Area and in hospitals in general, there are inherent dangers that emergency personnel and other employees will face. Sharp objects, slips and falls, people who are unaware of their surroundings and might react unpredictably to treatment, the potential for...
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Month: October 2019
Cleanup after wildfires can be deadly
If you are a member of a cleanup crew after wildfires, you might not realize how dangerous your job is. Your employer must identify and evaluate the hazards, and address any unhealthy or unsafe conditions. Your employer must also provide instructions and safety...
Unsafe working environment allegations plague Amazon
In California and throughout the nation, online retailers have not just become a prominent way in which people shop, but have also evolved into major employers. While there are many such companies, some are larger than others. When there is a need for speed along with...
Fatal construction accident kills worker, injures a second worker
Across California, construction work is ongoing. This can be in a public and private works, repairs, maintenance and more. Regardless of the project itself, there are inherent dangers in these types of jobs. Workers will need to handle heavy tools, climb to great...
Countertop makers could face unsafe working conditions
Workers who have specific skills in California and across the nation will be trusted to do certain jobs that are difficult and lucrative. When they are working with substances that could be dangerous, they should be aware of their rights to workers' compensation if...
CVS: Look after your eyes — you have only one pair
Although you are not likely to suffer a life-threatening injury while sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen for seven to eight hours a day can cause long-term vision problems. The initial discomfort of blurry, burning eyes could soon develop into computer...
Officers might need workers’ compensation after police car crash
Working in law enforcement in California is understandably dangerous. Much of the risk stems from officers simply doing their jobs, making arrests, helping people and dealing with emergencies. Getting to an emergency can be risky in and of itself, as officers must...