As some residents of California may know, of the number of occupational health problems related to work in the Manufacturing Sector, hearing loss is the most common. According to a recent survey, only severe hearing loss was considered to be statistically significant,...
Workplace Injuries
Fall injuries in California workplaces
Many people are seriously injured or killed in workplace fall injuries every year. These injuries occur across industry types, with the highest number of fatalities coming from the construction industry. Health services, wholesale and retail workers together comprised...
The 5 most common workplace injuries
California workers should know that career-ending injuries may happen in nearly any line of work. Accidents in the workplace may occur at even the most safety-conscious businesses, authorities say. The most common workplace accidents can cause back injuries, spine...
Workplace Fatalities Linked To An Improving Economy
A recent study reveals an alarming statistic - as the economy improves, the number of work place accidents and deaths increase. The Press-Enterprise investigation evaluated federal workplace accident data concerning San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, and...
Staying safe in the summer heat at your California workplace
California is renowned for its sunshine, fertile land and temperate climate. The state has just about anything a person could want, from mountains to deserts, and oceans to amusements. The long summer season is great for people wanting to soak up a few rays or enjoy a...
Study: over 75% of all farming injuries unreported
A recently released joint study performed by researchers at the University of California (Davis) and Old Dominion University shows that the majority - 77 percent - of all on-the-job injuries suffered by agricultural workers are unreported. With no input about the...