Construction sites are workplaces that have some of the tightest safety requirements, from the obligation to wear a hard hat to weight limits on scaffolding and the necessity of high-visibility jackets. However, despite the strict safety regulations, construction...
Workers’ Compensation
What are the biggest risks for people in hospitality or service?
The hospitality and service industries represent a major opportunity for workers in California. They can give you a chance to support yourself with flexible hours while going to school or even working another entry-level job. You don't need a degree or any job...
What are the most dangerous jobs in California?
Accidents can happen in any kind of work environment, but certain jobs are more likely to result in serious injury or death for workers. California has one of the largest economies in the world, and workers across the state benefit from relatively strong employee...
How long will your workers’ compensation claim take?
Regardless of what industry you work in, you could find yourself in a situation where you get hurt on the job or develop a repetitive motion injury or illness because of the demands of your occupation. When that happens, you have the right to turn to workers'...
Workers’ compensation: Silica exposure requirements updated
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health announced revised requirements for the medical surveillance of workers who risk exposure to silica particles. The new requirements will become effective on June 23, and they will not apply to the construction...
Workers’ compensation for victims of heat illness
At the start of each summer, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health reminds employers about the risks of excessive exposure to heat. However, each year, workers' compensation claims are filed for heat-related illnesses. Although outdoor workers are...
Workers’ compensation: The risks of distracted walking at work
There is no shortage of awareness campaigns and warnings about the dangers of distracted driving. However, not enough attention is paid to distracted walking in California workplaces. A significant number of workers' compensation claims involve injuries suffered while...
Workers’ compensation: Valley Fever protection
Valley Fever time is around the corner. Construction and agricultural workers in California are at higher risk of becoming infected with the Coccidioides fungus from June through November. The spores from the fungus live in the dirt but become airborne when the soil...
Workers’ compensation: Worker fatally struck by company truck
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health prescribes strict safety regulations for all industries. Employers must provide workplaces that are free of known hazards. Safety standards include the safe operation of company vehicles. Safety training for...
Workers’ compensation: Fatality at turkey processing plant
Foster Farms employs over 1,000 workers at two meat processing plants in Turlock. One plant was closed on a recent Tuesday after a worker lost his life in a workplace accident. Each year, a significant number of workers' compensation claims in California involve...