An accident on a film set in Los Angeles has left a crew member with critical injuries. The Netflix movie, which stars Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg, was not being filmed at the time of the accident. The injured party fell from a structure during set construction....
Every type of California worker has the right to a reasonable expectation of safety when he or she is on the clock. However, there are some jobs that come with an elevated chance of risking one’s personal safety. Health care workers face unique challenges at work,...
Cleaning up where wildfires ravaged through towns, destroying buildings and other structures, could be life-threatening. Smoldering wood and debris could reignite in the blink of an eye with even the slightest flammable material contact. If you are part of a cleanup...
Despite more regulations and technological advances, food-processing plants continue to pose severe injury hazards. If you earn your income in this industry, your employer must protect your health and safety and inform you of known safety hazards. Learning how to...
An accident at a construction site in the Sawtelle neighborhood of West Los Angeles has killed one worker and injured two others. This horrific accident occurred midday at a high-rise building that was under construction. It is likely that an extensive investigation...
While many California workers may be accustomed to hotter temperatures, it does not mean they will not be affected while working. When temperatures are higher, there may be more work-related accidents. This does not just affect those who work outside. There are...
At-risk injury categories will always exist for certain occupations. Construction, heavy industry and first responders face devastating injuries on nearly every shift. While there are numerous types of injuries that might occur, they tend to fall into three main...
Working in retail is much more grueling than most people realize. Spending long hours on your feet, moving heavy products and dealing with sometimes dangerous customers makes the retail world uniquely dangerous. Retail work injuries are a scary reality for many people...
Commercial vehicle operators in San Diego and across California put their lives on the line with every load they haul. Are you a trucker who spends many hours on the road, far from your loved ones? Then you will experience the physical and emotional toll of the job....
We recently discussed the health risks that are inherent to heat exposure for those working outdoors in San Diego and neighboring communities. In this post, we wanted to expand on the illness risks that many outdoor workers can face in California. Biological health...
