A worker suffered a broken leg on the job after a piece of equipment fell on them. Now, they have to stay at home until their leg heals. This worker may be worried about losing their income while they are out, recovering. Temporary Disability (TD) benefits are one...
workplace injuries
Prompt reporting is key to winning your workplace injury claim in California
If you have been injured while performing your duties, the California labor law entitles you to a workers’ compensation for your injuries. However, it is imperative that you report your injury within the stipulated time limit to be eligible for compensation. Once this...
Can you refuse to do work that seems too dangerous?
You know that there is always a chance that you could get injured at work. Even simple things, like changing a lightbulb or walking down the stairs, could lead to a serious accident. But what if your boss asks you to do something that really seems far too dangerous?...
Repetitive stress injuries add up, so don’t delay medical treatment
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) develop slowly, over time. Quite often, they're work-related injuries that are directly tied to the motions a worker has to make over and over again to do their job. Once an RSI develops, it can be quite debilitating. That's why it is...
How can you work safely on a ladder?
If you must use ladders as part of your job, please know that the risks you face are greater than they are for many other employees. Falls are a leading cause of injury, and it does not take a long fall for someone to suffer serious injuries. Just slipping on a...
Five common workplace safety mistakes
Workers in California, especially those in the construction industry, should know how important it is for their employers to keep the job site free of foreseeable hazards. Below are five all too common mistakes that their employers might make that could lead to a...
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...
Workplace safety tips for retail workers
Working in a retail store may not seem very dangerous. In fact, you may view it as harmless or mundane. But there are numerous hazards in retail stores that can injure you. If you suffer an injury from a workplace accident, you may need to take time off work and deal...