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Solar panel installer suffers serious workplace injuries
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health recently cited a solar panel installation company after concluding an investigation into an incident that occurred last
More warnings on lung disease related to workplace exposure
Certain lung diseases have a well-documented connection to certain professions. Black lung, for instance, almost exclusively impacts coal miners. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to
Cal/OSHA issues new warnings for heat-related workplace injuries
Following warnings of high temperatures in California by the National Weather Service, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health reminded employers of their responsibility
Forklift accidents can cause permanent or temporary disability
Although the sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day was held on June 11, safety authorities remind employers that it is not a single-day problem. Forklift
Construction workers’ accidents involving trenches could be fatal
From June 17 to June 21, safety authorities will reinforce the importance of compliance with trench-related safety regulations. During the Trench Safety Stand Down, the
Will workers’ compensation cover bacterial infections?
No one should be exposed to conditions that are so unsanitary that workers are infected with bacteria that cause typhoid fever. The California Division
Beware of hazards that cause workplace injuries on summer jobs
With the imminent end of the school year, thousands of high school and college students in California will be looking forward to reporting for their
When do workplace injuries become 3rd-party cases?
As the California workforce grows, so does the number of serious and fatal workplace injuries. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health says that all
Struck-by hazards cause many construction workers’ accidents
Hazards that pose severe threats are present on every building site. The California Division of Safety and Health requires each employer to provide work environments
Workers’ compensation: Considerations to ensure crane safety
Construction sites pose an endless list of safety hazards, most of which are covered in the safety regulations prescribed by the California Division of Occupational
Construction workers’ accidents are preventable
California employers must address safety hazards in the workplace. And yet, construction workers' accidents claim thousands of lives each year. The California Division of Occupational
Can a competent person prevent construction workers’ accidents?
Any construction site in California must have a so-called designated competent person, and a safety inspector could ask anyone on-site to identify that person. What
Construction workers’ accidents: Cal/OSHA issues $600 fine
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health recently reported its findings on an investigation into a June incident when a driver became trapped in
Construction workers’ accidents: 7,200-pound beam crushes worker
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the death of a worker who suffered a fatal on-the-job injury on a recent Monday