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6 Tips to Stay Cool While Working in the Heat this Summer
Summertime in California means it's going to be hot, and the heat can bring along serious dangers. Heatstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration are all real dangers during extreme heat just to name a few hazards, but there are steps both you and your employer can take to beat the heat this Summer.
7 Common Packing House Injuries in the Central Valley
One of the major components to agribusiness is the work done processing that material in a packing house so it's ready to go to consumers. We’ll focus on some common packing house injuries and how to prevent them.
5 Industries Most at Risk for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive Stress Injuries are a serious issue in the workplace, but did you know that some industries have higher rates than others? Let’s find out what those occupations are and what you can do to prevent these types of injuries.
Do California Independent Contractors Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
What is an independent contractor? Are they different from an employee and if so, how? What types of jobs do independent contractors do? All of these are important questions, since the answers may not be as clear as you think.
What is a Repetitive Stress Injury?
Your work can often feel repetitive if you’re doing the same things over and over again on a daily basis. These types of persistent actions can also lead to certain injuries known as Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) or Cumulative Trauma Injuries (CTI).
6 Common Farming Injuries and Ways to Prevent Them in the Central Valley
Do you or someone you know work on a farm? Here are some common on-the-farm injuries related to the Agricultural industry and how they can be avoided.
Why it’s Important to Pick the Right Occupational Physician
Choosing the right doctor for any work related injury is a vital step in the workers’ compensation process for both employers and employees.
Major Head Injuries and Workers’ Comp.
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury at work, you could suffer lifelong consequences depending on the type and severity of the injury.
How do SB 1002 and SB 213 Affect Your Workers' Compensation?
Earlier this year, California representatives moved forward on two significant bills that have a direct correlation to the workers’ comp. you may be eligible for.