Passenger and commercial vehicles all have blind spots, which are areas that are difficult to see just by looking out the window. If another vehicle is in your blind spot, you might not see it until after you decide to make a lane change or a left turn. There are a...
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How vehicle color may influence accident rates
The color of your car may be an important factor in determining whether you'll be involved in an accident while traveling in California or elsewhere. This is because your car may be easier or harder to see depending on its hue. For instance, orange may be easier to...
What to know about catastrophic injuries
A catastrophic injury is loosely defined as one that has a lasting impact on your life. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be considered catastrophic as it may require weeks or months of rehab in a California hospital to recover from. Broken bones, organ...
Methods for reducing heat stress risk for construction workers
Construction workers laboring under the hot sun are a common sight in California. Their physical exertion combined with hot temperatures enhances their risk of heat stress and heat-related injuries (HRI). HRIs frequently send workers to emergency rooms. Conditions...
California lawmakers consider child sexual abuse bill
A bipartisan bill that is awaiting a vote in the California State Legislature could make it easier for the victims of childhood sexual abuse to hold their abusers and those that aided them or concealed their abuse accountable. Assembly Bill 452, which is also called...
Types of eye injuries suffered by California construction workers
Construction workers inherently put their eyes in danger every time they work. Therefore, they need to be aware of potential causes of injuries and take steps to prevent them. Flying debris Flying debris, like nails, dust and dirt, is often present at construction...
Fatal scaffolding accident leads to interest in OSHA training
Several construction companies in California and around the country have asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to conduct safety training in the wake of an accident in North Carolina that claimed the lives of three workers. The three men died when...
Types of serious car crash injuries
Car accidents are a common occurrence on busy California roads, and unfortunately, too many of these result in serious injuries. While a seat belt does keep you in your seat, it doesn't keep you motionless or protect you from shattered glass or flying objects. Here...
Report shows construction work increasingly dangerous
The Center for Construction Research and Training has released a report indicating that the rate of fatal construction injuries to workers in California and across the country rose considerably over a ten-year period. The CPWR examined data gathered as part of the...
Facts about PTSD after sexual assault in California
Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can leave survivors with lasting psychological effects. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common mental health conditions that result from this crime. If you or someone you know has been sexually...