Workplace Injuries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...