When California residents think about chemicals, they often think of scientists in a laboratory, but the reality is that chemicals exist in everyday items and in workplace situations. It is a good idea to get familiar with some commonly used chemicals and understand how misuse could potentially harm you or

Our last blog post discussed back injuries in the medical profession and how they can be avoided. Though certain preventative steps can be taken to prevent workplace injuries in any profession, the unfortunate reality is that workers can be harmed even if they do everything they can to keep themselves safe. Repetitive motions, lifting

Oftentimes, hospitals and clinics are thought of a place where personal injury or negligence occurs to the people being treated. However, many fail to think of the fact that these medical facilities are also a workplace for the doctors, nurses and orderlies that attend to patients. Workplace injuries can occur

Certain jobs can pose more safety hazards than others. This includes jobs where workers are subjected to chemicals and other toxic substances. Strict regulations are in place to help protect workers in these environments. Here we have compiled some general information about how chemicals and toxins are safely handled in

Generally, there are two types of work-place injuries. A work-place injury is referred to as a specific injury or cumulative trauma. Sometimes an injured worker could have sustained more than one injury at different times and may suffer from more than one specific injury, cumulative trauma or a combination of the

With the passage of SB863, fewer doctors are treating patients on a lien. Some injured workers who had been treating with a doctor, who had been providing services on a lien, are abruptly being cut-off from care. The appointment clerk tells the patient, “I’m sorry but we cannot schedule a

Exposure to particulates in the workplace can pose a health risk to workers. A century ago, grain mills without adequate ventilation technology may have exposed workers to unhealthy levels of flour dust, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as white lung. The modern equivalent turns out to be silica

Although many California companies might be exploring the feasibility of alternative fuel sources, petroleum remains a dominant fuel source for consumers and businesses. That demand, in turn, requires infrastructure and plants. Yet the concentration of highly flammable gas or petroleum products in one plant might create a safety hazard, as

A recent story illustrates a potential limitation to workers’ compensation benefits. Even if a workplace injury left an employee permanently disabled, there may be a limit to how long he or she can receive payments. In this example, a 28-year-old California sheriff’s deputy for Sacramento County was critically injured when the department’s

The month of July may mean triple digit temperatures for many parts of California. For farm workers and other employees who work outdoors, that level of extreme heat may pose a safety risk. In fact, officials from California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have already been called upon to investigate