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Working in a meatpacking plant comes with many risks. California workers may find demand increases for pork, poultry, and beef, which may lead to a hectic work environment. Injuries might take place when confusion reigns, and even experienced employees could suffer...
Workers' compensation benefits provide a way for California employees to cover some financial costs when unable to work due to an injury or illness. California remains a "no-fault" workers' compensation state, so eligible workers can file claims without the burden of...
Accidents that could occur at metal fabrication shops include amputations, disfigurement, crushing, fires and toxic spills. Distraction is one of the top causes of injuries during metal fabrication. Other causes are a lack of safety regulations and machine...
Imagine a scenario where an employee at a pickle manufacturing plant in California is placing jars of pickles into a case when one of the jars slips off the line and breaks. Not wanting to jam up the line, the employee promises that they will clean it up soon and...
Truck driving is a job that is prevalent all over the country. It may seem like an easy job on the surface, but it can actually be quite demanding. These are some of the most common injuries sustained by truck drivers in California. Overexertion As a truck driver, you...
Throughout California, many companies succeed by manufacturing products. As it is with almost any job, manufacturing workers must stay aware of certain job-related dangers. By doing this, you can help ensure you remain safe while working. With that in mind, here are...
Many people in California work physically demanding jobs. Unfortunately, it's possible for this type of work to cause repetitive stress injuries. These injuries can cause damage to the body's soft tissues, including tendons and muscles. With that in mind, here's more...
California workers employed in the construction industry put themselves at a higher risk for workplace injuries. Due to the physical demands of the job and the use of heavy machinery, there are many risks involved in construction. Most workers who end up getting...
Before going into construction work in California, you should know what the most common construction site injuries are in order to prevent them. You should also know that California law requires all businesses, even those that only have one employee, to have workers'...
Some interesting labor statistics reveal a very positive point: More older persons participate in the workforce today than many years ago because people live longer. Unfortunately, data show that workers over the age of 55 may suffer injuries on the job. Some injuries...
