The summers in California can be brutal for outdoor workers, so it's important to know how to protect yourself during this time. It all starts with knowing the different types of heat-related illness and their symptoms. There are four conditions to be aware of: • Heat...
Year: 2020
Workers’ comp claims often due to construction falls
Many Californians work in construction, and with these types of jobs, there are known dangers. Complex tools, large vehicles, machinery and heavy items are used. Accidents can happen and cause injuries that require workers' compensation benefits. One of the most...
Falls in construction and how to prevent them
Falls are among the most frequent and costly incidents that can befall a construction company. Construction employers in California can imagine just how serious a fall can be for a worker: He or she may injure multiple parts of the body, be left with a temporary or...
The most dangerous jobs in California
Each year, approximately 350 people lose their lives while at work in California. And a recent study reveals a handful of occupations are responsible for the majority of these deaths. Workers' compensation experts generally agree that logging is one of the deadliest...
Workplace safety best practices to follow
Although employers in California and elsewhere are required to mitigate workplace hazards, you as a worker also have a role when it comes to avoiding workplace injuries. For instance, you can learn how to identify hazards and take steps to ensure that they are...
Safety procedures may be important in workers’ compensation cases
Workers in Folsom and the nearby areas of California face various risks for injury and illness. These issues can arise in any kind of job, and it is important for workers and employers to mitigate the dangers as much as possible. Workers’ compensation benefits are in...
How nurses can avoid injuries and illnesses
Nurses throughout California are exposed to numerous health risks, but if they know about the following 10 tips, they can avoid both injuries and illnesses. It all starts with how they are outside of their job. If they are not fit, eating well and sleeping...
Social Security disability appeals and requesting reconsideration
When Sacramento residents apply for Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income, it can worrisome if the claim is denied. It is important to remember that a denial does not necessarily mean the case is over. There are four levels of appeal to try and...
What to know about the disability appeals process
If a Social Security Disability benefit claim has been denied, it may be possible to appeal that decision. California residents may be able to file their appeal paperwork online. It may also be possible for an applicant's attorney to do so on the client's behalf. The...
MSDs and their relation to the work environment
Musculoskeletal disorders comprise the largest group of work-related injuries and are behind 30% of all workers' compensation costs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The direct cost of MSDs on U.S. companies, according to the CDC, is some $50 billion....