It happens to the most cautious of workers and yet its implications could be as benign as minor bruises or as devastating as paralysis or even death, in worst-case scenarios. Depending on the severity of the impact, injuries resulting from trips, slips and falls can...
California is known for its warm weather and sunshine. While this is great in many ways, it also creates some dangerous conditions for workers. In fact, there are now studies that have found warmer weather can be tied to more workplace accidents. Accidents beyond heat...
Landscaping is a great job option for some people who enjoy being outside, but this involves physically demanding work. Anyone who is working in this industry should know how to protect their back from injuries while they’re doing their job. Back injuries for a...
Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Assistant & Public Relations Assistant Manager Formaldehyde is a chemical preservative that’s used in a lot of different products and jobs, and exposure to the chemical is generally not considered harmful – in minute...
Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Assistant & Public Relations Assistant Manager Most work injuries are minor and only have a short-term effect on employment. People burn themselves, cut themselves or maybe break a bone. They need a day or a couple of...
People that choose employment in the childcare and daycare industries do so out of love for children. They do not usually anticipate that working with kids can lead to injuries, but it does happen to many childcare employees. As with other occupations, those working...
One of the main reasons for workplace injuries is workers falling from heights. Examples include roofers who fall from the top of a building, painters who fall from tall ladders and even janitors who use stepladders to change light bulbs. In many of these cases,...
Many occupations run a high risk of their employees suffering from knee injuries. In many cases, minor knee pain and injures can be relieved with self-care measures, physical therapy, and knee braces. However, in some cases surgery or more serious medical care is required. In any situation, employers should be providing tools and safety measures to prevent such injures from occurring.
If you are poisoned while on the job, it could lead to serious illness and injury, even if you get out and get medical help. Be sure you know what rights you have to workers’ comp after such an event, especially if your medical bills are high and you can’t return to work right away. Talking to an experience attorney can help you understand your options.
Many types of employment require you to perform a repetitive task continuously throughout the workday. Over time, repetitive motion may result in cumulative trauma or injury. Since these injuries are formed over time, they can lead to chronic pain and other serious complications. Here is what you need to know:
