Heart Health Month: Stress and Heart Conditions in the Workplace

In today's fast-paced corporate world, the impact of workplace stress on heart health is an often overlooked yet critical issue.

Employee Well-Being, Employee SafetyCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyFebruary 13, 2024workplace safety, Stress, heart attack, heart health, high-risk industries, workers rights, prevention, culture of safety, healthy workersComentario

Workers' Compensation for Hearing Loss: What Workers Need to Know

While workers' compensation exists to support those injured on the job, many remain unaware of its applicability to hearing loss.

Workers Compensation, Hearing LossCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyOctober 10, 2023occupational hearing loss, workers compensation, hearing loss, auditory health, ear damage, ear protection, protective equipment, claims process, workplace noise, audiologist, workplace safety, prevention, safety protocolsComentario

A Guide to Workers Experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), a condition that affects the hand and arm, can cause significant discomfort and impact a person's ability to perform their job effectively.

CTS, InjuriesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyAugust 15, 2023carpal tunnel syndrome, treatment, prevention, high-risk industries, living with CTS, symptoms, ergonomics, work injury, splints, RSI, surgeryComentario

What Employees Should Know About Catastrophic Injuries

It is essential for employees to be aware of what catastrophic injuries entail and how to prevent them. Whether you work in a high-risk industry or a seemingly low-risk office environment, understanding the potential dangers and taking necessary precautions can make a significant difference in your safety.

Injuries, Injury Prevention, SafetyCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyJuly 18, 2023catastrophic injuries, workplace safety, prevention, legal implications, support resources, fire, TBIs, SCIs, amputation, back, workers compensation, RSIsComentario

5 Common Construction Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Construction site accidents are a major problem in the construction industry, with hundreds of thousands of workers suffering from workplace accidents every year. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to serious life-threatening conditions.

Types of Workers, Common Injuries, PreventionCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyMarch 14, 2023construction, injuries, prevention, work accidents, falls, brain injuries, injury statistics, California, construction sites Comentario

Workers' Compensation for Heart Attacks

Heart attacks are an incredibly serious issue and can happen anywhere, including your workplace. The victims can face serious financial hardship as a result, but are they covered by workers' comp?

Workers Compensation, On-The-Job InjuryCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyFebruary 14, 2023heart attack, on-the-job, eligible, California, state law, workplace, prevention, injury, workers compensation, workers compComentario

The 6 Most Common Injuries for Electricians

Electrical companies have a duty to ensure the safety of their employees. Injuries and fatalities are all too common in the electrical industry, and workers' comp claims are filed on a regular basis.

Workers Comp, Central Valley BusinessesCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyNovember 29, 2022electricians, workers comp, injuries, prevention, electrocution, burns, falls, awareness, safety gear, equipment Comentario

How an Onsite Physician Can Help Limit Workplace Injuries

On-the-job injuries can be debilitating and costly, both for the individual worker and the company. In order to prevent on-the-job injuries from happening, many companies are turning to onsite physical therapists or physicians to help their employees stay healthy and safe.

Workers Comp, Safety, Injury PreventionCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneyNovember 22, 2022workers comp, onsite physician, on-the-job injuries, workplace injuries, physical therapists, prevention, safety, employee health, productivity, businessComentario

Cómo tratar y prevenir las quemaduras en el trabajo

La indemnización por accidente de trabajo está ahí para ayudar a los trabajadores que sufren quemaduras en el trabajo, pero la prevención siempre es mejor que el tratamiento.

Prevención y tratamientoCole, Fisher, Cole, O'Keefe + MahoneySeptember 6, 2022lesiones, quemaduras, tratamiento, prevención, en el trabajo, lugar de trabajo, incendio, productos químicos, síntomasComentario

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