Over the past few years, October and November have been cruel when it comes to wildfires. Once again, employees rely on their employers to allow them to work indoors whenever possible and to provide respiration protection throughout the fire season. Most...
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Year: 2019
Does workers’ compensation cover violence against ER nurses?
Nurses from the emergency department of a San Francisco hospital reportedly filed a complaint about safety in their work environment with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The nurses claim they have not received safety training related to...
Workers’ compensation: Rhabdo risks faced by wildfire fighters
Every year from September through December, wildland firefighters in California risk their lives as they work to save the properties and lives of others. One of the lesser-known hazards is Rhabdomyolysis -- also known as rhabdo. It is a condition that damages the...
Workers’ compensation: Fire extinguisher training crucial
At this time of the year, the threats of fires in California are significant, and all possible precautions must be put in place. All workers must receive annual training in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. However, employers might lose sight of this,...
Why is knee pain such a serious issue?
Knee pain while you are working is a serious problem that must be addressed right away. It is never a good idea to ignore the pain because this could allow a minor injury to get worse. Seeking medical care is imperative. Be sure that you report the injury to your...
Workers’ compensation covers injuries caused by fatigue
Fatigue is a life-threatening occupational hazard faced by workers nationwide, including California. Many workers' compensation claims are filed due to injuries and even deaths caused by the lack of sleep. Not only is sufficient sleep necessary for overall good...
Workers’ compensation: Cal/OSHA cites employer for worker’s death
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has a significant burden ensuring the safety of workers. Following the March death of an employee of the Calaveras County Public Works Department, an investigation led to citations and proposed penalties of...
Workers’ compensation: Are hot asphalt induced injuries covered?
Roof workers in California and elsewhere who apply hot asphalt to roofs are exposed to multiple occupational illnesses. The fumes produced during the application process can irritate the skin, eyes, throat and nose, and cause headache, nausea, drowsiness and fatigue....
Workers’ compensation: Ambulance workers at highest risk
According to a study recently conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, two in 100 workers in all occupations suffer workplace injuries that need hospitalization. However, workers' compensation claims show that the numbers for ambulance...
Understanding the connection between cancer and firefighting
Firefighting is a profession that comes with inherent risks. Firefighters have to put themselves in very dangerous situations so that they can bring others to safety. This is stressful from a psychological perspective, but the nature of firefighting also puts stresses...