Watching someone you love deal with the pain of workplace injury is difficult. It can cause you to feel helpless and unsupportive. For those dealing with an injury that occurred on the job, the emotional and mental strain of the event can impact their life as...
Workplace Injuries
The difference between heatstroke and heat exhaustion
Workers in Los Angeles face new dangers from a warming climate. While they can attempt to mitigate the impacts of hot temperatures and strenuous work, this is not always possible. An awareness of two common heat-related illnesses could help workers avoid serious...
Slips, trips and falls cause almost 30% of hospitality injuries
Service-industry work involves many different hazards. The busy nature and rapid pace of work in bars, restaurants, hotels and resorts make injuries common among hospitality employees. Research shows that almost a third of all hospitality worker injuries suffered in...
Climate change and California workers
California workers face a range of dangers on the job and these risks constantly change. Climate change continues to disrupt all areas of society, from damage to natural resources to harm to property to personal injuries. Both employers and workers benefit from...
What are common slip and fall injury sources?
Businesses and workplaces often have slip, trip and fall injury sources present on the premise. One important way to stay safe at work is through the identification of these risk sources. Thus, it is important to answer the question: what are the most common sources...
Can a back injury put an end to your career?
Back injuries affect a huge number of workers every year. In fact, it is the number one reason globally that employees call out of work. These injuries often end up treated like a temporary nuisance. But in a surprisingly large number of cases, they can prove...
Lessons from some unusual workplace accidents
Workplace accidents happen in Los Angeles and throughout the world regularly. The majority of accidents fall into common categories such as slips and falls and overexertion injuries. A few accidents seem quite unusual, though they do provide lessons in the dangers...
What are some common scaffolding injuries?
When you climb up on high platforms while working on a construction site, you may not realize at first how much danger surrounds you. Even one small action that goes wrong can lead to a serious head or back injury. Negligent coworkers or unsafe scaffolding impact the...
Construction injuries often involve third-party fault
In California, all employers must carry some form of workers’ compensation coverage in case of employee injury. Under workers’ comp, you may be able to receive medical coverage, lost wage payments and other benefits if you experience a job-related injury. Workers'...