Public safety workers, such as firefighters and police officers, place themselves at risk for catastrophic injuries on a regular basis. However, not all injuries occur suddenly or have obvious symptoms. As a public safety worker, you should watch out for signs of...
For most people, injuries that happen outside of work do not result in any type of employer-related benefit. For example, workers' compensation only pays on claims for injuries occurring while at work and during the course of work duties. However, under Los Angeles...
The community often calls on public safety officers to assist beloved animal friends. For example, firefighters often rescue pets in peril, and police officers respond to animal cruelty complaints. At other times, upset animals may attack citizens, who then call on...
Firefighters face death and injury every day when they go out on calls, but as instances of fires decrease and the number of roadway accidents increases, these individuals may experience the trauma of viewing deceased or seriously injured people, which may cause...
Not all of the work-related injuries you experience in your job as a first responder may be physical in nature. Your work also puts you at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD can result from experiencing or witnessing an event that is...
Firefighters risk their lives for public safety, and the hazards they face last long after extinguishing the last embers in a burning building. When construction materials burn, they release highly toxic chemicals and substances. Asbestos is often one of these. Though...
Burn injuries are almost always in need of a medical check. However, burn injury treatment will differ based on several factors. On top of that, severity can vary wildly depending on the source of the burn or incident leading to it. Burn injuries typically fall into...
Crush injuries are an often overlooked risk that not only applies to people in construction or industrial fields but just about everyone. Why do they happen? What causes them? What are they, and how intense is the recovery period for victims? Defining crush injuries...
Although it is funny to think that those responsible for protecting public safety have safety concerns themselves, you probably already know the on-the-job risks they face. Police officers and firefighters have some of the highest risks while working, while other...
After suffering from a head injury, the difference can vary wildly based on numerous factors like the health of the victim and the force behind the impact. The location of the injury also has a big influence, as each area of the brain affects the same mental and...