Sciatica, a pain that originates in the vertebrae of the spine and causes an electric shock or burning pain that typically runs down the back of the leg and into the foot, can be caused by your job. Research shows that a single traumatic event at work can cause this...
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Workers’ compensation and repetitive stress injuries
When they think of being injured on the job, many people envision single, catastrophic events. This could include a construction worker falling from a great height or a nurse hurting their back while lifting someone. But the truth is that many working people in...
Medical professionals can be injured by simply lifting patients
In California, medical professionals can suffer injuries in a variety of circumstances. Some of the more common may involve cuts from sharp objects, needle pricks, trauma from falls or broken bones. Most people don’t associate medical care with lifting injuries, but...
Occupational diseases and workers’ compensation
California workers might have a bad day on the job and end up getting hurt while performing their tasks. Acute injuries account for many workers' compensation claims. Slip-and-fall accidents, back strain from lifting a heavy object, and suffering burns are typical...
Why might California workers suffer eye injuries?
Numerous work environments come with injury risks, and threats to the eyes rank among the most frightening. California workers that face potential injuries to the eyes may wish to brush up on safety practices and procedures. Eye injury risks haunt workers Persons...
Workers’ comp for emotional disturbance
For a long time, workers' compensation benefits have helped employees find some financial help for work-related bodily harm. Physical damage isn't the only sort of pain a workplace can cause, though. Psychological damage, which is serious and can be devastating, is...
How to prevent injuries related to heat stress
Parts of California are warm and sunny, and many people find themselves working in high temperatures. Unfortunately, working in these environments sometimes leads to heat stress. Here's more information about this condition and what you can do to prevent it. What is...
Tips for minimizing your risk of a workplace eye injury
Your California employer is generally required to take steps to help prevent you from getting hurt at work. However, you can also take reasonable steps to minimize the risk of incurring an eye injury while performing your job-related tasks. Make sure to wear...
The five most dangerous occupations
Almost any occupation in California poses at least some risk of on-the-job injury to employees. Some occupations pose more of a risk than others. Listed below are the top five high-risk occupations based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census...
Why are common injuries in manufacturing?
Manufacturing jobs encompass many various skilled workers performing a variety of tasks. A California manufacturing facility might be a hectic place, as all the employees work at their jobs. Engineers, painters, forklift operators, welders, and others might work...