Workplace Injuries

Whether you sit at a desk in an office, drive a truck or work on a construction site in California, you may face hazards while on the job. However, there are many steps that you can take to minimize the risks that you face to your health and safety on a daily basis....

California residents who work around heavy machinery are no doubt aware of what are called pinch points. These refer to any area in a machine where two or more moving parts, at least one of which rotates in a circle, interact in such a way as to pose a hazard to...

In California, there may be preconceived notions about workplace injuries. Frequently, these are associated with laborious work in which a person is physically exerting him or herself with multiple tasks. However, people who work in jobs where they simply need to do...

California residents employed in science fields may work in lab environments where they engage in research involving hazardous materials. Proper education and training should help mitigate the potential for injuries; however, some employers may not adequately prepare...

The number of warehouse jobs is growing in California and across the nation. The catalyst is the increasing number of online retailers who have no need to retail space, but must have a warehouse to store, pack and ship their items to customers. While this has benefits...

California workers in various occupations perform repetitive motions day after day for hours on end. If you are one of them, you might find your body rebelling against the punishment. This is where sprains and strains come in. It is your body's way of forcing you to...

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...

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...

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...

Workplace safety is a primary concern for workers in California regardless of the type of work they do. Injuries can happen in any kind of employment, but there are certain jobs that come with greater risk for an accident on the job. The Occupational Health and Safety...