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...
Sustaining an injury in the workplace can make it difficult or impossible for someone to continue to do their job, threatening their financial situation and livelihood. Because of this, it is important that both employers and employees do everything they can to...
Getting hurt on the clock may do more than inconvenience you or a time. You may have a more critical problem if you ignore the signs your body sends. When is a bump on the head after a day at work pointing to something more serious? Learn more about how that little...
No matter your industry, you have a right to a safe workplace. In fact, your employer must provide an environment free of health and safety hazards, including heat-related hazards. Working outdoors or within a building without air conditioning can result in stress and...
Light rail transit systems can make commuting and just getting around considerably easier for people who live and work in metropolitan areas. However, like any public transit system, they can experience accidents and malfunctions.Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 22, a...
In America, on average, one person is shot to death while at work every day of the year. The shooters include disgruntled employees, thieves, people pursuing a current or former significant other into their place of work and others with myriad motives and mental...
Men and women who work along our roads and freeways have some of the most dangerous jobs in the state. In addition to working with potentially dangerous equipment, they're often at the mercy of California drivers who are negligent or reckless. In one case that was...
Many high school and college students with part-time jobs work in the restaurant industry. This can involve anything from manning the drive-thru at a fast-food restaurant to working as a server or bus person at a high-end eatery. While some students have jobs...