Commercial kitchens are often cramped, hot and hectic. They are not the sort of places where you can take your time over things without any pressure. Failing to keep up with the rest of the team could throw the whole service into chaos. Throw in the long hours that...
Workplace Accidents
3 types of fall safety systems
Workers often use fall safety systems to protect themselves. For those who work on ladders, scaffolding or roofs, a fall safety system is one of the most important pieces of PPE they can have. It is critical that employers provide their workers with the right tools to...
Dangers to prepare for when working in a warehouse
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...
The goal of two-hand industrial machine controls
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...
Tips to avoid ladder falls
A large percentage of workplace falls happen due to the use of ladders. These are often necessary in manual trade occupations, such as working in construction, painting, roofing and the like. In this sense, ladders create an inherent risk because you cannot avoid...
Fatal workplace injuries increased in 2022
No one goes to work expecting to come home injured. However, any California workplace can lead to injured employees. What makes matters worse is that recent findings indicate that fatal workplace injuries are on the rise. The data behind workplace injuries increasing...
Eye injury dangers at work
Workers in dangerous jobs rightly fear injuries that could cause permanent disabilities. Persons in professions that might not come with hazards may assume they won’t suffer severe harm, but such incidents may happen. Unfortunately, all worksites come with risks, and...
Know what steps to take after being injured in a work accident
Work accidents are unfortunately common in California. They can happen regardless of the type of job a person is doing whether it is one in which there is significant exertion or sedentary work. A common denominator people need to understand is what they should do...
Understanding what constitutes a workplace accident
Certain occupations put you at a higher risk of incurring injuries. It is important to understand how a workplace accident is legally defined in California and what you can do should you get injured at work. What is considered a workplace accident? The Occupational...
Protect yourself from caught-in or -between hazards in California
Working in the construction industry in California comes with a variety of risks. One of the most dangerous is being caught -in or -between objects. This can happen when you are working between two objects, and they suddenly move, trapping you in between them. It can...