Among the many hazards construction workers have to face on a daily basis, losing a limb is likely one of the most dreaded. Understandably, having an arm or leg amputated after a workplace injury is a traumatic experience for a worker and his or her family. Such a...
Month: November 2014
Work accident claims 1 life at California fuel company
California employers and company owners are responsible for the safety of all their employees. The California division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prescribe strict safety regulations in an effort to avoid the occurrence of a workplace...
Workplace accidents often caused by willful safety violations
Each occupation has its own hazards; however, employees don't always recognize dangerous situations when they are ordered to perform specific duties. It is the responsibility of California employers to assess the potential hazards of the work site prior to allowing...
Temporary workers and workers’ injuries — do you have rights?
There have always been much concern and uncertainty for temporary workers about their rights in the event of an on-the-job injury. Are they covered by workers' compensation, and are they entitled to the protection of the safety regulations as prescribed by the U.S....