Workplace Accidents

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

As a forklift operator, you have quite a bit of training under your belt. Even if you're well-trained and always operate your forklift with an eye toward safety, you could still be involved in an accident.There are many steps you can take to avoid a forklift accident,...