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...
Workplace Accidents
Common causes of workplace injuries
The vast majority of workplace accidents in California fall into one of three categories: slips and falls, overexertion, and contact with equipment. Every year, hundreds of workers are forced to take time off after sustaining injuries that may have been preventable....
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...
What should you do if you are injured on the job?
The workers' compensation system, while designed to protect the interests of workers in California, can be complex and difficult to navigate. If you have suffered after you were injured on the job, do you know what to do? Knowing your rights and the proper...
Injured while working? Here is what you need to know.
When California workers suffer an injury or become ill on the job, they may feel overwhelmed and confused regarding their rights and the workers' compensation process. Many workers aren't aware that they could have a rightful claim to benefits if injured while...
Avoiding a heat-related on-the-job injury
In California, temperatures have been soaring into the 90s and, in some places, have topped 100 degrees. It is critical at this time of year for employers to implement and enforce strict heat-related safety protocols. These steps could save the lives of workers who...
Summer in California could increase risk for on-the-job injury
While summer brings beautiful weather and vacations for many California families, it could signal a serious threat to the health and safety of many workers. Due to the large agricultural and construction industries in the state, there are a significant amount of...
Risk of on-the-job injury and illness in the film industry
California is home to many people employed in the film industry, all of whom have the right to a safe workplace. Recent research indicates that these hardworking individuals could face an increased risk of illness because of toxic chemical exposure. Any time a...
San Francisco worker suffers fatal on-the-job injury
After the recent work-related death of a San Francisco man, it was learned that the employer has been fined for many safety violations in the past. The California worker suffered a fatal on-the-job injury after the aerial lift he was in was crushed by a...
