Carpal tunnel syndrome affects a person‘s hands by putting excessive pressure on the nerves. It’s a condition that often develops as a result of overuse. For example, someone who works on a computer and types all day is at a higher risk of developing carpal tunnel...
Workplace Injuries
Workplace Injuries
Shedding light on common occupational diseases in California
An occupational disease stems from work exposure and can aggravate preexisting health conditions. You may be eligible for workers' compensation payments if your employer was negligent. To start, be sure that you save all documentation that connects your symptoms with...
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...
The link between marijuana policies and workplace injuries
For the past several years, adults in California are allowed to use marijuana recreationally. However, while you might not get in trouble for using it, it could increase your risk of getting hurt at work. According to one study, recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) were...
Common injuries in offices and how to avoid them
Some California office workers might assume that because they do not work on a construction site, in a factory or in a similar position where there is a higher rate of injury, they do not have to worry about getting hurt on the job. However, office workers are also at...
Getting back to work after a workplace injury
Going back to work after getting injured on the job in California can feel both exciting and a little worrying for many people. Besides thinking about money, going back to work is important for your emotions and health. Making this return to work successful means...
How to not deal with struck-by injuries while you work
Many California residents spend a sizable portion of their weeks working. Whether you work in an office, restaurant, warehouse or any other business, staying injury-free must happen so you can continue earning your wages. That's why it's important to learn how to...
SpaceX employees suffering high rates of work-related injuries
California and all other states have laws in place to protect workers from unsafe conditions. Unfortunately, even with such rules and regulations in place, accidents and injuries still happen. Recent reports have revealed that SpaceX has a high incidence of workplace...
The top causes of work injuries
Workplace injuries account for a large percentage of hospital visits in California. Even with the strictest safety standards, workplace injuries still occur. To protect themselves, individuals should know what types of risks they face in the workplace. Here are three...
The importance of training new workers on workplace safety
Nearly every day in California, workers are injured while on the job. In many cases, this results in permanent disability that takes away a person’s ability to keep making a living. Often, worker’s compensation must pay for the loss. However, it doesn’t have to be...