Thousands of workers in California and around the country are exposed to toxic substances ranging from corrosive chemicals to dangerous gasses every day. Many of these substances cause only minor medical problems like skin rashes and eye irritation, but some of them...
Month: August 2020
Ensuring a safe construction site
Planning ahead, managing risks, scheduling in a way that prevents exhaustion and developing a safety-minded culture are the four important steps that construction employers must take to ensure on-the-job safety. Construction employers and workers alike in California...
Tips for staying safe while working outdoors
Heat-related illnesses become widespread during the summers in California as many outdoor workers will not take the necessary steps to stay safe. Other times, it's the employers who may not do enough to ensure safety. If you work outdoors, you'll want to consider the...
Disability benefits after workers’ compensation
If you were injured in the workplace, you'll almost certainly have been entitled to workers' compensation to cover the associated damages. The medical care, additional expenses and a portion of your lost wages will have been covered by workers' compensation. However,...