Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
Tragic workplace accidents can claim lives in unexpected ways, demonstrated to a heartbreaking degree by the recent loss of life at the Squaw Valley ski resort. While the details are still emerging, the loss of a ski patrol member has been felt immediately by the...
Many kinds of work environments present dangers to the worker, and certainly some present greater dangers than others. If you are a worker who regularly interacts with trenches on the worksite, maintaining your own safety is of the utmost importance. Regulations...
A tragic accident at a Cirque du Soleil performance in San Francisco has left the son of the company's co-founder dead, after an accident barely an hour before a performance was scheduled to begin. The performance was canceled, and authorities are investigating...
Getting into an accident in a work vehicle can complicate things a little bit. Who is responsible for paying for your injuries? Can both the driver and your employer be held liable? What about workers' compensation? Here are a few tips to help you get through your...
A California almond factory has been blamed for the serious injuries of one of its employees. According to an administrative law judge, the company failed to implement safe operating procedures and guidelines, which directly resulted in its worker's injuries. The...
One of the most dangerous pieces of equipment at a California construction site is a saw. For that reason, workers need to be very careful whenever operating a saw in order to avoid a serious injury, like the loss of a finger or a hand. This article will cover some of...
An employee at Goodwill in south Sacramento was fatally injured while working on trash compactor duty. The young man suffered a fatal head injury while serving as a "spotter" to ensure that trash bins were properly aligned with the trash compactor. The California...
It's been three years since two workers died after being struck by a BART train in Walnut Creek. Now, BART could have to pay stiff fines regarding its neglect of safety protocols, which led to the fatal incident. The tragic Oct. 19, 2013, BART crash resulted in the...
A work-related fall accident can happen in virtually any workplace setting. Even in offices, which might appear to be relatively safe in comparison to construction sites, a devastating fall injury can happen. A fall might happen when an office worker is standing on a...
Falling and flying objects are serious workplace risks -- especially at construction sites, areas where machinery is being used, and workplaces where employees are working on multiple levels. According to the National Safety Council, in 2011 alone, falling and flying...
