Slips, trips and falls are among the most common forms of workplace injury across the U.S. Particularly in a grocery store, there are many reasons why an employee may experience a fall. Employees who sustain an injury on the site of their grocery store job may be...

As a worker, you risk the potential of injury on the job. Some jobs pose a greater threat than others. However, almost every job comes along with the inherent risk of repetitive strain injuries. What are these injuries? How do they impact you? Can they prevent you...

Serious workplace injuries typically indicate that there is some hazard that the employer needs to address, so more employees will not be at risk of an accident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the California Department of Industrial Relations...

Factory work exposes you to several different kinds of hazards. You have to be on guard at all times when working the different machinery to avoid injuries. Your employer also should have multiple safeguards in place to ensure that the machines are safe and there is...

Many employers are embracing the idea of letting employees work from home, and you may find the option particularly appealing. However, this arrangement brings up concerns over safety and health issues. Employers retain the responsibility for ensuring health and...

California has a lot of hard-working people in jobs that prove especially harmful to the eyes. Employers are responsible for providing eye protection and training to ensure a relatively safe work environment. However, even at the most prepared job sites, workplace...

Many jobs in California demand that workers literally put their backs into it. Occupations that require heavy lifting place people at a greater risk of back injury. Poor lifting technique, fatigue and distraction make workers vulnerable to back injuries, but these are...

Residents of San Diego and other areas of California may want to learn about returning to work after an injury that involved a worker's compensation claim. A decision made by several people will determine whether the worker is ready to return to a job, possibly with a...

California nurses likely know that they are at a particularly high risk for injuries and illness. The following are just a few tips that nurses can consider in order to reduce the risk for these adverse events. It all starts with good self-care and plenty of rest....