2013 ARTICLES
A GUIDE TO SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS
This guide provides important information on how to prevent injuries on the job and in everyday living ,click here to read
COMFORT AT THE COMPUTER
This booklet provides information on ways to work more comfortably at you computer station – click here to read
2012 ARTICLES
OUR ROLE IN PREVENTING WORKPLACE FIRES
It’s wildfire season in California once again,. But when it comes to fires in the workplace, there is no season – workplace fires happen all year round. Continue reading
GOVERNOR BROWN SIGNS WORKERS’ COMP REFORM BILL
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a landmark bill to reform California’s workers’ compensation system on September 18. Continue reading
ERGONOMICS, SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES, AND STAYING HEALTHY
For most of human history we were hunter-gatherers that walked or ran several miles per day. As we learned to cultivate land for farming, hard physical labor was still a large part of most people’s day. Then came the industrial revolution, and machines made our lives easier by replacing manual tasks.
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2011 ARTICLES
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND DISABILITY LAWS
When your injured employee returned to work, you likely made modifications to their job and/or job site to accommodate their needs as they healed and became fully functional again. Continue reading
ERGONOMICS = PROFITABILITY
For some of your clients, the term “ergonomics” may cause anxiety – perhaps they envision an invasion of consultants and regulators storming into their workplace, with subsequent demands that they purchase expensive new equipment and change work procedures. Continue reading
2010 ARTICLES
Winter Driving Safety
Wintertime in California can mean fog, rain, ice, snow, longer hours of darkness, slippery roads, and poor visibility. Driving during this season can be challenging, especially if a part of your job; it’s important to exercise prevention, caution, and care. Continue reading
INJURY SUMMARY POSTING REMINDER
State Fund wants to remind our policyholders to post Form 300A, the Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. Form 300A is a summary of Cal/OSHA Form 300, which logs work-related injuries and illnesses for the previous year. Continue reading
2009 ARTICLES
EMPLOYEE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees expect employers to provide a safe work environment and ensure protection from job hazards. But employers are not the only ones responsible for safety on the job–California workers have a role in maintaining a safe workplace as well. Here are some general responsibilities to help keep you and your coworkers safe. Continue reading
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: PUT THE FIZZLE TO A WORKPLACE SIZZLE
Your company may be equipped with automatic sprinklers or other means of fire protection, but the portable fire extinguisher is the first line of defense to control fires when they start. Continue reading
