The California State Assembly is currently considering AB 1309, a bill that would make it difficult for professional athletes in any sport or at any level from using the state’s workers' compensation system. Members of the National Football League Players Association, including Drew Brees and Tom Brady, have been particularly vocal in their criticism of the bill.
California safety officials investigate dairy farm accident
Milk cows are generally not regarded as aggressive animals. However, a California dairy worker recently sustained fatal internal injuries while herding a group of dairy cows for his employer on a recent early Saturday morning. The accident has prompted an investigation by officials from the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Outdoor California workers should check daily for Deer ticks
In a recent post, we warned outdoor California workers about the potential risks of heat exposure in the workplace. However, outdoor workers may face another, less obvious threat: Lyme disease.
Demolition site accident prompts OSHA investigation
California readers may have heard about a recent building collapse that made national news. The accident occurred during a scheduled morning demolition. The collapsing structure reportedly fell into a neighboring store, trapping some customers and employees in the rubble. At least thirteen people were injured.
California firefighters benefit from safety regulations
Readers of this California workers’ compensation blog have heard about various workplace incidents, possibly caused by an employer’s failure to comply with safety regulations and standards established by the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Yet those safety guidelines also apply to jobs without a permanent workplace, or perhaps a constantly moving one, as in the case of rescue workers.
