Police officers serving San Jose, California residents put their health and safety on the line every day. Law enforcement personnel generally understand these risks before deciding on this career. Just the same, coping with an on-the-job injury isn't easy -- and the...
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Injury Prevention
The potentially deadly risk of mixing chemicals
If you work with chemicals in any capacity, you need to know how to handle them properly and you need to have personal protection equipment to keep you safe. This is not something to take lightly. Chemicals can cause serious illness, burns and many other such...
How Many Workers Get Injured Annually?
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary Many industries are safer than they’ve ever been due to important worker safety laws. However, that does not mean that they are injury-free. So, how many workers still get injured even with our current laws in place? The...
The Most Common Injuries for Nurses & Healthcare Workers
The top 3 most common injuries for people working in the medical field and how they usually occur. Knowing these injuries is essential in trying to prevent them.
These complications can happen after a spinal cord injury
With any kind of spinal injury, there is a risk of developing complications. While people have been living longer and more comfortably after spinal injuries, complications may be systemic. Systemic and local complications can both make recovering from a spinal cord...
Workplace Risks: Working In Wet Conditions & Inclement Weather
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary If you work outdoors, you know you’re in for a challenging day when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Not only can inclement weather make you uncomfortable, but it also puts your safety and well-being at risk. An...
How physical therapy helps get you back to work after an injury
Getting hurt on the job can cause you to go weeks at reduced wages while you receive temporary disability benefits. While you can receive a portion of your lost wages, you will still feel the economic impact of those days off from work. Most workers who get hurt badly...
Workplace Risks: Common Retail Injuries
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary This time of year, many retailers are planning to increase hiring ahead of the holiday season. A lot of Americans take a second job over the holidays to earn a little extra money, as stores and distribution centers staff up...
Eye Injuries: What You Need to Know
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary Whether you work on a construction crew or in an office, you may worry about on-the-job injuries like falls, a sprained back or damage to your hands. But what about your eyes? Eye injuries can happen easily in just about any...
How To Monitor Yourself For Symptoms of a Brain Injury
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary Many occupations pose risk for experiencing a potential brain injury that could have lasting implications. Professionals in construction, emergency/medical services, transportation, and agriculture are just some occupations...