Metallic mercury can pose a health and safety risk to many workers. While it remains a liquid at room temperature, it can turn into a toxic vapor or mingle with dust, causing problems once it is inhaled. The California Department of Public Health points out that it's...
Month: May 2020
When do broken bones cause permanent disability for workers?
Most workers who get hurt on the job will have minimal need for workers' compensation. In a lot of cases, the benefits someone can secure through California workers' compensation after a workplace injury may only need to cover basic medical care immediately after the...
BLS: fatal on-the-job injuries more numerous among the elderly
Between 1992 and 2017, the number of U.S. workers 55 and older has more than doubled. Yet in that same time period, the number of fatal occupational injuries among these workers rose 56%. California residents should know that this was in spite of a 17% decline in...
Pinch points and what to do about them
California employees who frequently work around machinery probably know something about pinch points. These are any points where workers or one of their extremities are liable to get caught. They include areas between two moving parts, between a moving and a...