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7 Common Nursing Injuries in the Central Valley
Nurses are the backbone of the medical industry, and they are vital to the health and safety of the patients they see on a constant basis. As a result of their tireless work effort and dedication to the well being of those they care for, nurses are prone to a litany of injuries while on the job.
What to do if you Suffer a Catastrophic Injury on the Job?
Catastrophic injuries are those that typically have a severe and long-lasting impact on the injured person's life. Despite being a devastating injury that can alter the rest of your life, there are ways you can get the proper compensation needed for this type of injury.
Are Teenage Workers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in California?
They can already have a lot going on between school and extracurricular activities, but getting a job can be an important milestone and opportunity for many teenagers. With that though, comes the chance they may be injured on the job. Read on to learn more about workers' compensation for minors in California.
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.