Every year, thousands of people in California are injured in workplace accidents. Sometimes it's a minor accident, like a trip or a fall. But in serious cases, a workplace accident could lead to long-term or permanent disability. Here's what employees need to know...

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Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries: What are the leading causes?
Most places of business in California have some dangers to them. Although precautionary measures can be applied, the fact is that the chances of some type of workplace injury accruing are never at zero. Read on to learn more about this workplace issue. Overexertion...
Cellphone use is a workplace as well as a road danger
Road safety advocates believe that cellphone use is behind an alarming increase in the number of distracted driving accidents in California and around the country, and the results of a survey conducted recently by the information technology website Screen Education...
Common injuries for machine shop workers
California residents who work in machine shops know that these can be dangerous places to perform their job duties. The risks of chemical spills, fires, machine malfunctions, and other threats make it necessary to remain aware and attentive each minute of the workday....
Plumbers face many hazards while on the job
There are many hazards that plumbers face while working on job sites in California. If you work as a plumber, you may be required to perform tasks in confined spaces or at heights, which could increase your risk of getting hurt. You may also be required to work in...
Occupational hearing loss: the basics
As a worker in California, you know you're eligible to receive compensation for job-related injuries or illnesses. The latter can include noise-induced hearing loss. You may be one of the 22 million or so workers in this country who are exposed to dangerous levels of...
Establishing a fall prevention program for work
Falls are not the most common workplace incidents in California, but they can be among the costliest. Victims can suffer serious, even disabling, injuries that lead to missing months of work. Employers may need to pay out in medical compensation, replace costly...
How to guard against hand injuries at work
Companies in California and throughout the United States are required to take steps to prevent employee injuries. If you own a company, there is a series of steps you can take to ensure that your workers aren't vulnerable to hand injuries such as a wrist sprain or...
Why back injuries occur at work
Back pain can impact both your quality of life and your ability to produce while at work. Generally speaking, employers in California and throughout the country are supposed to take steps to prevent back and other injuries. Let's take a look at a few reasons why back...
Safety strategies for industrial worksites
Approximately 275 Americans lose their lives each day from illnesses and injuries associated with their places of work. Many times, the loss of health or life is due to exposure to a workplace hazard that happened quite some time ago. These facts are concerning to...