Being a nurse is a tough but often rewarding occupation. Those who choose it understand they will make sacrifices and face risks as a result. As a nurse, you may have believed that the injuries or illnesses you suffer would come from lifting patients, accidentally...
It is true that some work industries are more dangerous than others. And, because of these known risks, workers are often aware of the harm they could suffer. Even with this knowledge and safety measures in place, workers could still suffer workplace...
Workers in Ohio and elsewhere can encounter a wide range of risks in the workplace. For some, the greatest risk may be what a worker is breathing in. It may not be immediately apparent that an individual is breathing in something harmful. However, over time, a worker...
When our readers think of a serious illness, they probably think of a person being diagnosed suddenly then going through a long battle with treatment. However, in some cases, the condition is so severe that a person does not have a long fight, as they may not have...
Whether it is road construction, repairs, a home being built or a commercial construction project, construction worksites of all sizes can be seen throughout Ohio. In most cases, sites will include ladders, scaffoldings, machinery and tools. While workers are trained...
You got into nursing to help people. Perhaps you knew that you would be moving patients around but failed to properly consider the impact it would have on you.The medical facility in which you work should provide you with the equipment and assistance necessary to lift...
Dealing with depression can be taxing and it can feel lonely. However, people suffering from depression should know that they are not alone. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America over 16 million Americans struggle with depression.The...
Although they may not be found as frequently during the winter months, individuals in Ohio can encounter construction sites year-round. Whether it is a private or public dwelling or building or road construction, construction sites can be large and have many working...
It is hard to not notice the money going into Social Security. Each paycheck shows these deductions, and workers in Ohio and elsewhere know that this money will be available to them in the future if they are rendered disabled due to an injury or medical condition....
Things are constantly being built up and repaired all around us. This makes the construction industry a vital one, but it is also an industry that requires workers to have the proper training and skills to carryout the job. Even more so, it is an industry that...
A roof worker in a state next to Ohio was killed in a fall...
Crystalline silica is an extremely hazardous mineral...
Teaching has typically not been considered one of the more...
Whether you work in an emergency room, hotel, call center...
People should pay attention to their bodies and alert...
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