Workers’ compensation insurance is reportedly going to be increasing soon in California. And while some experts say that the increases should be manageable for employers, this hasn’t stopped some small-business owners from voicing their concerns about even a small...
Industrial workers face various dangers on a daily basis. This is why they should make sure to take all the necessary precautions to prevent accidents and injuries while working at an industrial site in California or any other state. However, even after taking all...
Everybody needs to start somewhere. At some point in a worker’s career, he or she will be considered a beginner in one’s trade. This initial phase is necessary for workers to grow their skills and experience in order to move forward. However, in many work...
Every industry has its own rules and regulations designed to maintain a safe work environment. This is particularly important for workplaces in California or any other state where heavy machinery is regularly used. These safety requirements help keep workers from...
The human mind is deeply connected to the body. This means a physical workplace injury in California can sometimes affect a person’s psychological health. In some cases, the mental effect of a workplace injury can become just as detrimental as the physical injury. One...
Last Thursday, three individuals working at a home in San Francisco reportedly fell when the scaffolding upon which they were working collapsed. Two of the employees suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the accident. The man had been hired by the building...
A recent mishap at a Tesla Motors plant in Palo Alto reportedly left three employees with moderate to serious burns. According to sources, the accident was the result of hot metal spilling from a casting press. The factory where the incident occurred is solely...
Injury at the workplace can bring a lot of complication into one’s life, but for female workers who are pregnant, the complications could become even greater. If a pregnant worker’s unborn child is injured on the job, the worker will be eligible for workers’...
A lawsuit stemming from a major construction accident out in Philadelphia was filed earlier this week. The woman who initiated the suit is one 14 people who were pulled out of the rubble of a four-story building that collapsed on June 5 on an adjacent thrift shop. The...
For companies, developing an efficient return-to-work program is an important priority. People get injured on the job all the time, and such injuries can be costly not only for the worker, but also for the company. Still, it is in the company’s best interest to do...