Often overlooked, waste collection workers are critical contributors to public health and environmental cleanliness. In California, these hardworking individuals face many challenges and risks as they carry out their daily tasks. Although waste collection is not...
Workplace Injuries
The most common warehouse accidents
California, known for its bustling economy, is home to many warehouses. These large facilities are critical to the supply chain, keeping goods flowing from manufacturers to retailers. However, these environments can also be hazardous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics...
When might a worker have a psychiatric injury claim?
Stress and anxiety are a common part of life for many people. However, excessive mental anguish could disable a person or otherwise interfere with regular daily activities. When a California worker suffers psychiatric injuries due to time on a job, workers'...
What not to do after becoming injured at work
Many people are aware that you should do certain things after sustaining an injury on the job; for example, the employee needs to report what happened to HR or their manager as soon as possible. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are certain things...
How pace of warehouse work impacts injury rates
Warehouse work is undeniably hard on the body, and those who make their living working in a California warehouse often experience aches and pains on a regular basis. While many different factors contribute to warehouse worker injuries, studies show that the pace of...
Common safety concerns in manufacturing environments
Even with safety precautions in place, moving parts and heavy machinery increase the risk of manufacturing injuries. Looming deadlines and constant pressure over productivity can also create an environment where injuries are common. It is important to know the common...
Hotel housekeepers see the most service-sector injuries
Some California work industries have more injury risks than others, and the hotel industry is one that contains numerous injury hazards. Hotel housekeeping, in particular, is highly dangerous, and so much so that hotel housekeepers now suffer more on-the-job injuries...
What are three common risks in construction?
Due to large machinery and harsh chemicals, the field of construction remains one of the most potentially risky job fields in America. But there are ways to cut down on these risks. Though construction will always have more than some other industries, it does not have...
How to support your loved one through a workplace injury
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...
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...