Police officers face a variety of occupational hazards that can impact their health, though hearing loss is often overlooked. The nature of the job exposes officers to various sources of noise. Over time, this can lead to irreversible damage. When you understand the...
A car accident can be a major life experience that causes emotional trauma. Navigating the aftermath requires resilience and coping mechanisms to restore emotional well-being. You may find that as you work on recovering physically from a car accident, your emotions...
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports that an average of 55,054 police officers suffer assaults in the line of duty each year. Some of these injuries physically or mentally affect the officers’ ability to return to their jobs. Most times,...
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs reported the total number of cases in California as of October 22, 2023, was 11,299 for 6,618 workers. Many of these people will be off of work due to their injuries, but a time will come for most of them when they need to...
Law enforcement officers face various risks on the field, including the risk of needle injuries. Generally, needlestick injuries occur when an officer conducts a search. In many cases, the suspect does not reveal that he or she has needles on his or her person,...
Facing a disability can be life-altering, and when you are a public service employee in California, it is important to understand how the state's disability pension system works. You have to know all the details that will ensure you get the most from the system. For...
Fentanyl is a serious issue in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports this substance is 50 times more potent than heroin. More than 150 people lose their lives overdosing on fentanyl each day. Because of how potent it is, fentanyl...
The American public relies on safety professionals to provide basic protections in emergencies. Risks exist when a firefighter battles a blaze, a police officer pursues a suspect or an EMT responds to a medical emergency. Despite the dangers, firefighters, law...
The National Firefighter Protection Association reported in 2021 there were 60,750 on-the-job injuries in the industry. Of those, 32% occurred when firefighters were actively fighting a fire. This is a good indication that many of the risks for this profession may not...
Police officers' roles often expose them to various risks and challenges. One part of their job involves potentially dangerous situations that can lead to injuries. Knowing more about the most common injuries that police officers may suffer from while carrying out...