by brownuser | Sep 21, 2023 | Articles
California employers cannot be held liable for the spread of COVID-19 cases by employees who contracted the disease on the job and spread it in their household, the California Supreme Court held on July 6. In its unanimous decision, the court said that saddling...
by brownuser | Sep 19, 2023 | Articles
One of the regular hassles in the agricultural sector is getting trucks or tractors stuck in the mud, dirt or snow. Unfortunately, during these times workers stand a greater chance of getting injured, or worse. Serious, disabling injuries and deaths have occurred when...
by brownuser | Sep 14, 2023 | Articles
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will make it more difficult for employers to deny employees’ requests for religious accommodations in the workplace. The unanimous decision by the court in the case of Groff vs. DeJoy basically upends a standard for...
by brownuser | Sep 12, 2023 | Articles
One of the biggest risks to warehouses and production facilities is fires, which can spread rapidly in these environments. Facilities that are most at risk are those that have high ceilings, large footprints and hold large quantities of inventory that is stored close...
by brownuser | Sep 7, 2023 | Articles
Working with irrigation pipes can be a high-hazard job if the pipes are not installed, moved and maintained properly. Hazards can include: Contact with electrical cables or wires. Contact with moving parts. Transportation. Trenching. Underground utilities. Make...
