Although people may feel used to climbing up on huge scaffolds that tower over other workers, there are many ways that these platforms can put them in danger. Taking a blow to the head or back can make it hard to complete daily tasks like going to work or driving....
Workplace Accidents
Production company faces citation, fines for injuries on film set
While Los Angeles is considered the home of the American entertainment industry, many U.S. television shows and movies are filmed in other states and even outside the country. The state of Georgia is home to many of those productions.A production company headquartered...
Worker dies after wall collapses at UCSD construction site
Anyone who works in construction -- or has a loved one who does -- knows what a dangerous profession it can be. We were reminded of that last week after a tragic incident at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).It's not clear precisely how many workers were...
Utility worker killed, 15 injured in gas line explosion
A Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) employee was killed and 15 other people were injured in Murrieta amid a gas explosion at a home where work was being done. Three firefighters with Murrieta Fire and Rescue were among those injured. It appears that a damaged gas...
Delivery driver safety risks: What to watch for
As a delivery driver, you find yourself behind the wheel for a large portion of your day. Even with many years of experience, it only takes one mistake to cause an accident.Here are three of the most common delivery driver safety risks:Re-entering traffic: After you...
Follow these scaffolding safety tips to protect against injury
Even with many years of experience working on scaffolding, you know that one mistake can cause a serious accident. For example, if someone neglects to set up the scaffolding in the appropriate manner, it increases the risk of a collapse. Here are five scaffolding...
Are you familiar with these dangerous tools?
Depending on your profession, you may use a variety of tools throughout your day. For example, if you work in construction, you rely on tools to improve efficiency and complete the task at hand in a timely manner.Here are three of the most dangerous tools that workers...
Brain injuries lead to significant fatigue
You fall on the job and hit your head. You lose consciousness. When you wake up in the hospital, they explain that you suffered a brain injury and it could take a long time to heal.As life moves forward, many symptoms do seem to heal on their own. What you cannot...
What are the top causes of ladder accidents?
With many professions, using a ladder is a necessity. For example, if you work as a roofer, you'll spend a lot of time climbing up and down all types of ladders.While doing so, it's imperative to keep your safety in mind. There are many common causes of ladder...
The responsibility held by employers for workplace accidents
The workplace can be dangerous even if you don't work in a dangerous profession. Why? It all depends on the employer and how seriously they take employee safety at all times. If an employer is lax in how they keep the workplace safe, it is incredibly possible that...