In the week leading up to the July 4th celebrations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration warned company owners in the pyrotechnics and fireworks industry in California and other states of the dangers to which employees are exposed. The hazards exist in...

Working with electricity will always be hazardous. Inexperienced or unqualified individuals must never be allowed to handle electrical installations. It is the responsibility of California employers to verify the qualifications of electricians and ensure that...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced the completion of an investigation into the Sept. 2015 death of a worker in another state. Investigators determined that the serious workplace injuries suffered by two employees -- resulting in the...

One of the workplace risks that can arise for construction workers here in California is the risk of heat stress. A worker can suffer impactful heat-related injuries if proper steps aren't taken after they start showing early signs of heat stress. One challenge that...

When California workers die in unexplained on-the-job accidents, the many unanswered questions can increase the trauma of the surviving family members. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is currently investigating such an incident that caused fatal...

Whenever workers are involved in renovating old buildings, there are multiple safety hazards to consider, especially when there is asbestos abatement to be done. When such a project is tackled in California, the owner of the construction company and the project...

Vehicles driving in work areas where other employees move about on foot have caused the death of many. If proper safety protocols are not established, the consequences can be devastating. Vehicle operators and pedestrians on work sites must receive safety training to...

Just like employers in other states, those in California are bound by federal labor laws to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of all their workers. Many workplace accidents result from the failure of employers to have proper maintenance schedules for...

Despite the strict safety regulations that are prescribed by the California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, some company owners continue to disregard the safety of their workers. Some of the most hazardous situations for construction...

California workers rely heavily on their employers to provide workplace environments that are free of known safety hazards. Unfortunately, some business owners have little regard for the safety of their workers, and they seem to be oblivious to the consequences of...