While no workplace is perfect, a work environment should not be the cause of a serious health problem. Unfortunately, the conditions of a workplace can contribute to a work-related illness. Whether it takes weeks, moths or even years to set in, a workplace illness can...
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Work-related depression and recovering workers’ compensation
We all get stressed out from time to time. Maybe it's a broken vehicle, a major project at work, a college final, a baby on the way or a marriage ending. No matter what the event is, stress has the tendency of growing and taking over one's life if they do not properly...
Health care workers and the increased chance of a work injury
If you are a health care worker in Ohio, you understand there are certain risks involved with this specific type of occupation. Doctors, nurses, technicians and others involved with the care and health of others often suffer injuries and face threats to their own...
What are the four most common types of construction accidents?
Everything around us is constantly improving. Improvements can be seen in technology, the Internet, automobiles and even the way we do things. And much like the things we used on a daily basis, the roads we drive on and buildings we go into are being built, repaired...
Workplace injuries and getting help with behavior issues
Being involved in a workplace accident is tough to overcome. Not only has an employee suffered an injury and harm, but they may not be able to work while they recover from the injuries suffered. This can be a difficult situation to cope with, as a job is a person's...
Common types of construction injuries
Some jobs hold potential risks while others are inherently dangerous. No matter the work environment, however, employees should be aware of the risks associated with their position. While safety equipment is often offered and training is provided, this does not always...
Why are workers’ compensation claims denied?
While we don't often think about being injured in the workplace, it is comforting to know that there are options available. Even though many workers in Ohio have had no encounters with the workers' compensation system, many are aware of its purpose and availability to...
Pursuing damages for a loved one subjected to nursing home abuse
When you placed your loved one in a nursing home in Ohio, it is likely with the expectation and assumption that he or she would be safe and receive adequate care. It can be disheartening and overwhelming to learn that your family member did not receive proper care and...
Protecting your rights in the pursuit of workers’ compensation
For those working in Ohio, holding down a job is important. It is not only a person's source to pay for their needs, but it is also their ability to save up for retirement. Thus, when obstacles occur, impacting a person's income and ability to pay for their needs and...
Understanding roadside construction workers accidents
Now that warm weather is here in Ohio, it not only means that more people will be outside enjoying it, but also that road construction season is here. Interstates, highways and residential areas will undergo construction to repair or even widen roads. In some cases,...
A brain injury is a life-changing event
In the flash of a moment, life changed. You heard the news...
Shaming companies leads to fewer violations
Between 2009 and 2017, companies in Ohio and throughout...
OSHA schedules 2020 Safety Stand-Down for May 4-8
Construction employers in Ohio should be aware that OSHA...
Keeping mine workers safe from the risk for fires
Mine workers in Ohio are probably aware of the risks they...
Federal standards for lab workers’ safety
For lab workers in Ohio, workplace safety can be very...
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