Category: Workplace injuries

Occupational diseases are workplace illnesses that can occur as a by-product of working in a specific field. Not all jobs expose their employees to conditions that create illnesses. In order to get a better understanding of what constitutes an occupational...

As we grow older, our needs begin to change. This also includes the way we perform at work. That does not mean that older citizens cannot be productive. On the contrary, older employees bring valuable experience and knowledge to the...

Did you know that Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have required the state Department of Public Health to alert Cal/OSHA when a worker had too much lead in their blood? As the article points out, lead poisoning is a...

Workplace injuries happen. They are an unfortunate fact of life for those who work, and there are laws that require documentation for such injuries or illness when they do occur. The National Safety Council also recommends that companies document safety...

Did you know that you, an injured employee receiving workers’ compensation benefits, turning down your California employer’s offer to do modified or alternative work while recovering could result in the loss of certain workers’ comp benefits? We get it. You...

Do your coworkers smoke in the workplace so much that it is difficult to breathe at times? Or does your occupational environment get smoky because the office is improperly ventilated? You may be entitled to receive workers’ comp benefits in...