Year: 2022

Many people suffer minor allergic reactions to everything from pets to food ingredients. Others suffer severe allergic reactions to these and other triggers. While we can control our environment at home, we can’t always control it in the workplace.  What happens if...

Numerous jobs involve constant exposure to chemicals and airborne particles. When working in such an environment, it’s important to utilize safety glasses and other protective eye equipment.  Unfortunately, despite taking these steps, you may still end up with an eye...

Any time you repeatedly perform the same movements many times in a row, you’re putting yourself at risk of developing a repetitive motion injury. The injuries can be minor, requiring you to rest just a short time, or a more serious injury that requires medical...

You can file a claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits if you are injured while on the job. Unfortunately, many claims are denied. If you believe that your claim was unfairly denied, it’s important to find out what legal rights you have. It’s also smart to...

If you break your arm or sprain your ankle, you will need a fixed amount of time for recovery and then hopefully be able to get back to the same job you once worked. Even if you need disability pay while you recover, eventually, you should earn what you did before the...

The workplace safety standards improve year after year, yet America seems to be experiencing an overall increase in employee injuries and deaths. Our workers remain at risk of severe illness, injury and death from workplace accidents like these (and many others):...

When you work with heavy machinery as a part of your job, there is a risk that you could suffer a traumatic amputation. Amputations are among the most serious injuries that people can suffer at work, creating the potential for significant disabilities, pain and...

California is home to many immigrants, and roughly 1.75 million of those immigrants are undocumented. That represents roughly 9% of the state’s workforce. Many of those undocumented workers rely on seasonal employment to pay their bills, especially in the summer...

In the 21st century, more workplaces than ever protect employees from suffering occupational injuries. These workplaces offer frequent safety training opportunities and enact policies that protect staff from harm. Despite this diligence, workplace accidents and...

If you have never suffered a workplace accident or injury, count yourself lucky. Far too many employees in the Lawndale region of California are affected by such injuries. Unfortunately, there may come a day when your luck runs out. Even the most conscientious workers...