The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded over 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses in the private sector during 2021. Over 5,100 fatal workplace injuries occurred across all sectors, up by nearly 9% from 2020. In California, over 460 fatal...
Workplace Injuries
Workplace Injuries
Preventing debilitating knee injuries
Updates to Clinical Practice Guidelines recently released by the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy could help workers in California and around the country to avoid painful and debilitating knee injuries. The...
Outdoor workers face injury risks
Certain professions involve working outdoors for extended hours. While some may think that California's primarily mild weather makes working outside hazard-free, that's not the case. Workers may face exposure to the elements that could put their health at risk. Taking...
Top work-related foot injuries
Research indicates that over 53,000 work-related foot injuries occur annually in the United States. For Californians, suffering a foot injury while on the job may affect their work performance and overall quality of life in the future. Here are three of the most...
What is California post electric shock syndrome?
California workplace injuries are sometimes the result of electrical shock. Workers who get shocked might develop post-electric shock syndrome. The syndrome doesn’t happen often but can occur when a person receives a high-voltage shock. The severity of post-electric...
California workplace eye injuries and workers’ compensation
Eye injuries in California often occur in the workplace and aren’t confined to any specific profession or industry. Anyone, from a construction worker to a retail cashier, can suffer an eye injury at work. Damage can range from severe trauma to minor scratches or...
4 ways you can avoid people getting injured while working
Many people in California earn a living by working full-time jobs. Whether your employees spend their shifts in offices, warehouses, or other locations, the risk of getting injured at work is always present. Fortunately, there are several ways for employees to help...
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...
What should you know about California workplace injuries?
More than two million employees sustained a workplace injury in 2020. While some workplaces may involve a greater risk of injury than others, any employee may sustain injuries during their work day. Industries with high fatality rates While all workplace injuries may...
Common workplace injuries in California
Undoubtedly, any workspace can have its fair share of dangers. However, work sites like construction projects, healthcare, and even retail pose a more significant threat to their employees than other positions. Therefore, management could benefit by providing...