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...
Workers’ Compensation
Can I claim workers’ compensation while working from home?
Lines between work and home have been blurred as more and more companies are ditching their offices for work from home life. Working from home can be convenient, but it's also making California residents ask about what will happen if they're injured while on the job....
How can you avoid back injuries at work?
Back injuries are a huge concern among workers in California - and for good reason. Even minor back pain can make it difficult to perform your job and maintain your normal routine after work. If left untreated, back pain can force you to take time off work. There are...
What do you do after an accident at work?
Accidents happen at work. Thankfully, the state of California presents no-fault workers' compensation statutes to protect individuals who are injured on the job. "No-fault" means workers have no obligation to prove negligence when seeking a workers' comp claim....
What are some hidden job site hazards?
For workers in California, some job site hazards are obvious. But hundreds of employees have been injured by minor hazards that they didn't even see coming. While you can't prepare for every possibility, you can keep your job site clean and clutter-free to reduce the...
America’s most dangerous jobs
While every line of work has its own set of occupational hazards, some are clearly more dangerous than others. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were 5,250 workplace deaths in 2018, an increase from 2017. For many employees in California, a bad day at...
Important safety tips for businesses in California
In the blink of an eye, a single mishap can cause injury or death in the workplace. Safety guidelines exist for a reason, and it's important for business owners to not only establish safety guidelines but also model these behaviors in front of their employees. A safe...
Construction site falls a common cause for workers’ comp
For Oakland residents who work in construction, there are inherent dangers with this type of occupation. Workers are using heavy tools, operating vehicles, moving heavy items and working with complex machinery. Any of these factors can cause an accident with injuries....
NSF on excessive fatigue and work-related accidents
Many people in California will work even when they are excessively sleepy, which can be dangerous. Drowsiness is known to impair one's attention, ability to make correct judgments and ability to react quickly to dangers. Worst of all, drowsy workers are less capable...
Older, larger companies benefit by ignoring worker safety
According to one international study, companies that are well-established and that have the resources to maintain a safe workplace actually benefit by not investing in safety. Workers in California should know that the study involved more than 100,000 Oregon-based...