Compared with many other careers, working in retail probably seems safe. Stocking shelves or running a cash register doesn't seem like particularly risky work. Compared to forestry work, construction jobs or even transportation careers, retail work seems very safe....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Depending on your profession, working at height may be second nature. For example, if you’re a roofer or painter, it’s common to find yourself looking down at the world during your workday. Even if you have many years of experience working at height, it doesn’t...
Falling from heights is an issue in many occupations. It’s a risk for warehouse workers who have to walk on catwalks or go up steep staircases. It’s a risk for construction workers on a high-rise or a roof. Even simple jobs like doing residential electrical work can...
Health care workers spend their lives caring for others, yet they often fall victim to workplace violence. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the risk of violence in health care facilities nationwide is four times higher than in other private industries. Despite new...
Electricity is one of the biggest risk factors for those who work in construction, but people in all lines of work can wind up exposed to electricity on the job. Electrocution incidents could result from frayed wires or wet surfaces, not just from installing or...
Should you suffer a workplace injury, regardless of the cause, your health should take priority over everything else. You’ll have time for other details in the future, such as filing a workers’ compensation claim, but early on you need to turn your full attention to...
