Workplace Risks

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...

Falls are a risk in just about any workplace, not just those that involve significant elevations. Obviously, construction workers, window washers and roofing specialists all have a higher-than-usual risk of experiencing a fall from and noteworthy elevation on the job....

Many people will say that construction is the most dangerous industry. Usually, the reason given for this is that it has the highest number of fatal accidents every year. And this is true, as statistics consistently support. That being said, there are plenty of...

Many people initially learned how to write with a pencil and paper in school, but they very rarely use those skills in the workplace. In the modern office, 99% of writing is simply done on a computer, which means that workers are generally typing out everything that...

Many people are aware of how falls contribute to many workplace injuries and deaths. People know that professions like construction are particularly dangerous because they occur at an elevation. All it takes is one wrong step for a worker to plummet multiple stories...

When you leave home for work, you hope to give the employer your best service, earn a fair day’s wage and get back home to your loved ones. Unfortunately, every workplace has its share of hazards, and injuries happen. If you sustain an injury at work, California...

More people than ever are choosing dangerous jobs and careers to offset the rising costs of day-to-day life. These jobs may pay well, but they pose a high risk of workplace accidents, injuries and death. If securing good pay is your primary motivation when job...

People often think of workplace injuries as things that happen suddenly and all at once. For instance, you slip on the top of a ladder, fall to the concrete floor below and strike your head on the surface, resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It’s very clear...

Maybe you work in a job that takes you up to significant elevations, such as construction, tree trimming or window washing. Maybe you work a job that does not put you in such dangerous environments. You might work at a hospital or as a server at a restaurant. All it...

If you are a construction worker, plumber or another laborer whose work includes digging ditches and trenches, you must be aware of the dangers you face on the job. Even more importantly, you need to know how to prevent the conditions that lead to these catastrophic...