Whether at home, work or out shopping, every person faces a potential slip, trip or fall. For people working in the construction industry, that risk greatly increases. In 2020, the construction industry accounted for nearly half of all slip, trip and fall in the...
Construction site accidents often cause catastrophic injuries to those who experience them. Broken bones, head injuries and trauma resulting from falls can affect a worker permanently or, in some cases, cause a loss of life. The Occupational Health and Safety...
When you file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, you must meet certain criteria or else you will face a denial. Not every injury you have will qualify. There are two main criteria you will need to meet to have a qualifying injury or illness. Happened during...
Workers' compensation benefits pay out either temporarily or permanently. Which category your case falls into depends on your specific situation. Most cases will have temporary benefits because the injured worker heals and can go back to work in some capacity....
You may worry that if you file for workers' compensation benefits your employer will be upset and take negative actions against you. While this could happen, it is illegal. There are various laws that protect you from retaliation. Your employer has no right to fire...
Regarding workplace injuries, electrical injuries are among the most common for construction and electrical workers. If you work around electrical currents but your employer or supervisor does not take proper precautions, you can suffer an electric shock....
Although any industry may have potential risks employees face, construction often ranks higher than most. Even with safety standards in place, mechanical error, human error and unexpected situations may lead to an injury. While not always avoidable, knowing the top...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common work-related stress injury. Workers in manufacturing plants, offices, fisheries and butcher shops have some of the highest risks of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Generally, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to a variety of...
Working in health care is often tough on the body, and many of California’s health care workers are prone to experiencing aches and pains after lifting and moving patients. In fact, lifting-related injuries are far more common in health care settings than they are in...
If you work as an electrician, it is extremely important to have a thorough understanding of the electrical hazards you face at work (and other risk factors that could lead to serious injuries). In addition, it is important to go over electrical hazards if you work in...