California’s workers’ compensation system was created to help ensure that employees who suffer harm as a result of their employment are not held financially responsible for many of the losses associated with work-related injuries or illness. Importantly, this...
The doctor overseeing a workers' compensation claim in California has a lot of power. They decide what treatment someone requires. They decide what accommodations a worker needs to do their job safely. They determine when a worker can return to employment and when...
The introduction of technology in the medical field has resulted in significant benefits. However, the high dependence on digital gadgets by healthcare professionals, including nurses, has been reported to cause eye strain. Environmental factors can also cause eye...
When considering hazardous occupations, dentistry is probably not the first thing that comes to people’s minds. However, like all jobs, being a dentist, hygienist or dental assistant carries risks. What are some of the main hazards that those in dentistry face? ...
In some industries, falls are one of the greatest risks that workers face. In construction, for instance, falls are commonly cited as the top reason for fatal accidents. But they can certainly happen in many other settings – office buildings, stores, hospitals, and...
There are multiple obvious hazards that are associated with working in medicine. Exposure to people with illnesses means that healthcare workers are at elevated risk of falling ill themselves. Healthcare professionals also have to work fast to intervene in a moment of...
A work injury can impact your health and finances. An accident at the workplace may jeopardize your employment and lead to a loss of wages. If you sustain an injury at work, you may be eligible to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Through this process, you may earn...
Workplace injuries are not uncommon among truck drivers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), truck drivers commonly sustain strains and sprains (making up 50% of all injuries), bruises, fractures, soreness and pain, cuts and...
Nurses and other healthcare workers face a significant risk of serious back and spinal cord injuries. Some of these injuries are relatively minor and may just result in a few days out of work. But other injuries can be so severe that medical attention is needed, or a...
Many workers are inevitably going to have to use ladders at some point. They have to work at heights and must be aware that there’s always an inherent danger. For instance, in the construction industry, falls are the number one cause of fatal accidents. However, even...