Your instincts automatically kick in when you face a threat, and you react quickly to protect yourself. This is true for all threats -- an aggressive driver, an intimidating individual and a charging dog. There is often no time to think, and you must just act on...
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Tree cutters face more than chainsaw hazards on the job
If you are a member of a tree-worker crew in San Diego, you will know that it is way up on the list of hazardous occupations. Although your employer is responsible for your health and safety in your workplace, it is always good to learn about the potential hazards...
What if an insurance company won’t cover a dog bite?
Many dog bite incidents occur on private property. They might happen when someone goes to visit a family member or friend or when a child opens the wrong door at a babysitter's house. If they happen at someone's place of residence, these dog bites could fall under the...
Staying safe on the roads when a rare rainfall hits
Most of us in Southern California are grateful to see some rain after months of dry weather. However, we know that rain also brings problems, like flooding, roof leaks and car crashes. In fact, there are nearly four times as many car crashes on SoCal roads on days...
How does vocational rehabilitation help California workers?
Getting hurt on the job can cost of worker a lot of money. California does have a well-developed workers' compensation program. Workers can receive full coverage for medical care because of a work-acquired medical condition and can also receive disability benefits...
Stress and employees: When stress breaches the workplace
2020 was a difficult year for most people, and 2021 continues to have its own issues. The economy is not doing well, and many people are out of work. Even those who have kept their jobs have their own struggles due to companies working with skeleton crews and tight...
Valley Fever: the silent epidemic threatening California workers
California workers in the agriculture and construction industries risk exposure to Valley Fever. It is an illness caused by the inhalation of dust spores of a fungus called Coccidioides. The term "silent epidemic" refers to the fact that the spores are invisible, and...
These 4 factors could lead to serious or deadly collisions
There are dozens of reasons that car crashes could happen. Whether from distractions to mechanical problems, mistakes and emergencies can quickly result in crashes. Of all the reasons for crashes, some of the most common include distracted driving, speeding, drunk...
Beware of drunk drivers on the road
People who are driving while impaired put others on the road at risk of being involved in a serious crash. Naturally, you can avoid contributing to the problem by never driving while impaired -- but what can you do about other drivers? For the most part, the best way...
Postal workers regularly suffer bites from family pets
When you’re working as a postal officer, you are doing a tough job. You have to deliver mail and packages to people all around your local area. Sometimes, those people have easy access to their mailboxes or porches. Other times, you may have to try to navigate closed...