If you get hurt on the job, you should report it as quickly as you can. Some workers attempt to “shake it off” or “grit their teeth” and just work through the pain. They may sit down for a few minutes to see if they feel better, then head back to work without saying...
The long-term dangers of using vibrating power tools
Even if you never suffer an on-the-job accident, construction work puts a lot of wear and tear on the body. And because certain injuries develop slowly over time, they sometimes get mistaken as just the normal effects of aging. If you work in construction, though,...
Latino and immigrant workers are at increased risk on the job
Most people who immigrate to the United States do so because they want a better future for themselves and their families. Immigrants, regardless of their documentation status, typically work hard in order to secure their own American Dream. Unfortunately, there are...
Highway workers deserve a safe environment
The roadways in California are often repaired, upgraded and altered. The workers who handle these jobs are placed in some very unsafe conditions unless their employer takes the time to put proper safety procedures into place. There are a host of things that can boost...
Injured workers have the right to interpretation at the hospital
For immigrant workers, getting hurt on the job can cause many other problems. An injury can mean not being able to work, which means no income. In some cases, a protracted leave of absence could impact your visa. Other times, it will just damage your household's...
Lifting hazards for nurses
When you think of workplace injuries, you might automatically consider things like falls and similar incidents. Those types of injuries are common in many industries, but people who deal directly with patients in a health care setting face a unique hazard: They are at...
Beware the “Fatal 4” in construction
Construction companies complete projects all across the state, but many of the workers at these job sites are subjected to unsafe conditions. It’s the duties of those companies to ensure that the workers have a workplace that’s as safe as possible. There are four...
The dangers of working in a hospital
When people discuss the most dangerous jobs, they often discuss the careers that have the highest degree of fatalities in the workplace, like working in the logging industry. However, death isn't the only danger that people face on the job. Occupational illness and...
What risks do warehouse workers face?
You often hear a lot about construction, fishing, firefighting and other well-known, high-risk occupations when talking about how workers get hurt on the job. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that other occupations do not have significant dangers just...
What are the most dangerous occupations?
Construction is often cited as the most dangerous occupation based on the total number of fatal accidents. That’s true, but it’s also misleading. With hundreds of thousands of construction workers in the United States, there’s just a massive pool of people to get...
