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...
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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...
Can you sue your employer if they don’t have workers’ comp?
In the state of California, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. This means that employees can collect compensation if they're injured on the job. However, there might be times when workers' compensation isn't an option. If that's the...
Understanding occupational disease in California
When most people hear about workers' compensation claims, they think of accidents in the workplace that lead to injury. However, California residents should also be aware of occupational diseases that can result in a workers' compensation claim. State laws concerning...
Workers’ compensation claims for minor injuries
California residents work in various industries, including public safety with jobs like firefighting; health with jobs in nursing and medicine; office jobs, such as administrative assistant; manual jobs, such as construction; and other public employees. Many injuries...
Which jobs are the most dangerous?
During the 1970s, the U.S government noticed that there were a large number of workplace fatalities occurring in California and across the country. This alarming information led to the formation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. Although...
What are your options after your boss denies workers’ comp?
In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a workplace accident, the next step is to speak with your employer and apply for workers' comp. These funds will allow you to heal at home without the stress of not having enough money to pay your monthly bills....
