Healthcare providers, especially nurses, make an invaluable contribution to the care of patients. Their responsibilities often include physically demanding tasks such as transferring, repositioning or lifting patients. These actions are essential for the safety and...
There’s no question that firefighters are among the most valued professionals in California. Many people throughout the state owe their lives and those of their families and animals to them – not to mention their homes and businesses. As wildfires have become...
The California wine industry is booming as wineries thrive on sales from restaurants, distributors and tourists. Employees of the wineries are kept very busy, which can put them at risk for health issues and injuries. Those who work in the vineyards (viticulturists)...
Truck drivers make up a large portion of the workforce that sustains the economy. Truck drivers are responsible for shipping important goods, such as medication, food and clothing throughout the United States. Without truck drivers, many communities would go without...
People who work in the manufacturing industry often face a variety of hazards as they work. One of these involves danger to their eyes. It’s critical that anyone who’s working around chemicals or any manufacturing process that involves shaving, cutting or flying...
People who work in warehouses are essential for the economy. Many of the people who work in warehouses help distribute common goods, such as construction materials, electronics, medical equipment, food and machinery parts. However, many of the people who work in...
Many workers have to operate heavy machinery. For instance, car parts are often molded using hydraulic presses. Workers have to activate the press after the sheet of metal has been put in place. A worker may be responsible for simply making hundreds of the exact same...
When you sustain a work injury or develop an occupational disease that limits but does not totally prevent your work activity, you may be entitled to benefits related to your reduced earning capacity. This workers' compensation benefit is not uncommon in claims. But...
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States, and it usually has either the most or the second-most fatalities per year. Thousands of workers lose their lives, while many more suffer serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries....
When an employee is injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can help to cover medical expenses and lost wages. In some cases, injured workers may be offered a lump-sum payout instead of ongoing periodic payments. If you have been as a result of your...
