Workplace Risks

Employees in some occupations still see exposure to asbestos. Even though this material is not used in the majority of building products today, it was used in the first half of the 20th century. Many of these buildings are still standing today and may still contain...

Workplace injuries can occur in a number of ways. One type of injury that is often overlooked is burns. There are several ways that work-related burns can happen. Here are some of the more common causes. Burns from exposure to heat sources There are several...

Professional chefs prepare delicious meals, and their job doesn’t come without risks. Some of these hazards concern the nature of the work and the tools necessary to produce various dishes. Most chefs do their job duties as safely as possible; however, it’s not up to...

Daycare workers are critical in early childhood development, providing care and education in a nurturing environment. However, this profession comes with its own set of occupational hazards.  The specific daycare workers face often stem from the nature of their work....

The thing that makes falls so dangerous is that they can happen in any workplace. Hundreds of workers across different sectors are killed every year by falls, and thousands suffer serious injuries.  Why are workplace falls so common? What are some of the leading...

Some workplace injuries can devastate the lives of workers and their families. Not only do they cause physical pain and emotional distress, but they also result in costly medical bills and lost wages. Some injuries suffered on the job can be serious enough to require...

Firefighters provide a vital service for California residents. Every year, they save thousands of lives, not only in fires but in car accidents and other emergencies.  Unfortunately, firefighters do this at the risk of their own safety, and many people in this...

If you’re in the auto repair and maintenance profession, you know that the risk of serious injury is an ever-present part of your industry. Whether you work in a small auto repair shop or dealership or for a large chain of auto care facilities, your employer has a...

There are few injuries more painful than eye injuries, and these often occur in the workplace. In fact, research shows that as many as 2000 work-related eye injuries occur each day in the U.S.  Fortunately, many of these injuries aren’t permanent, but this isn’t...

Did a third party contribute to or cause your workplace accident? A third party, in this context, refers to someone other than your employer or fellow employees. It could be a vendor, a subcontractor, a customer or even a random stranger unrelated to your job, like a...