According to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, a significant number of workplace fatalities follow fall accidents. This is likely also reflected in the claims filed for workers' compensation benefits each year. One such a claim might be submitted by the surviving family members of a Caltrans worker who recently died in a work-related accident.
Fatal fall might lead to workers' compensation claim
Construction workers: What is silicosis?
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health and federal safety authorities have strict regulations when it comes to silica exposure in the workplace. The risk of contracting silicosis is a reality for all construction workers. But what is silicosis? Silicosis is a deadly disease that results when workers inhale the very fine crystalline silica particles which are present in the dust on most construction sites.
How long can disability benefits last in California?
Many workers fear what will happen to their finances after an injury. Medical expenses can be overwhelming, and it can seem impossible to pay off those bills.
Workplace injuries thrive in U.S. hospitals
Hospitals are meant to be healing environments for patients and community members. However, hospitals are one of the most hazardous places to work. According to the Bureau of Labor, U.S. hospitals recorded 6.8 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees.
Many workers' compensation claims follow fatigue-related injuries
Safety authorities in California and elsewhere recognized the problem of fatigue among truck drivers a long time ago. Although lawmakers have attempted to eliminate trucker fatigue, workers' compensation claims for injuries suffered in truck accidents are prevalent. In fact, safety professionals maintain that fatigue affects workers in all industries.
Health care workers in various fields face multiple hazards
Some workers in California spend their lives caring for others, often putting their health and even their lives on the line. They are the health care workers in the various fields of this industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says hospital workers suffer more occupational illnesses and injuries than other high-risk occupations, with most injuries involving musculoskeletal disorders caused by lifting and moving patients and slip-and-fall accidents. Violence is said to be the primary hazard for those working in psychiatric hospitals.