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...
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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...
Social media posts might complicate a workers’ compensation claim
Social media posts could come back to haunt someone in many unexpected ways. Sometimes, comments could be interpreted in a way that causes trouble for the poster. Other times, the face-value, literal meaning may cause serious hassles. A California worker may even...