From office workers to construction workers, back pain is an omnipresent cause of lost work hours. Reportedly, it is second on the list of reasons for visits to doctors nationwide, including Ohio. Although some work-related cases follow single incident injuries, most...
Customers might think that retail work is a fairly easy job. After all, how dangerous can it be to operate a cash register? As someone who has worked in retail, you know this is an oversimplified view of the industry. In reality, retail workers face a high risk for...
Ladders are pieces of equipment that are present in just about every home nationwide, including in Ohio. March is National Ladder Safety month, which might be a good time to remind complacent workers of the dangers posed by ladders. They are used in almost all...
Employers in all industries in Ohio must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety standards. If workers suffer on-the-job injuries due to safety violations, heavy fines can follow. However, issuing penalties to business owners does not...
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Employees nationwide, including in Ohio, who develop malignant mesothelioma typically face a dilemma when it comes to claiming compensation. Attempting to pinpoint the job that exposed them to asbestos...
Ohio is known as a leader in the robotics industry. Robots were initially integrated into workplaces shared with human workers in an effort to improve safety. However, while mitigating some dangers, robots and humans sharing work environments gave rise to new safety...
Working in health care is a calling for some people. Unfortunately, the profession of caring for others can also be incredibly dangerous for those who choose it. Compared with other workers, those in health care are especially vulnerable to acts of workplace...
The rapid increase of electric vehicles and hybrids on roads nationwide, including Ohio, raises concerns about the related hazards faced by mechanics in repair shops. Employers are responsible for the safety of workers and adapting safety training to include new...
Employees of demolition companies in Ohio deserve to be fully informed about the safety hazards their jobs pose. Demolition work includes wrecking, razing, dismantling and destroying structures that may hide endless lists of safety threats. According to the...
More than 700,000 people in the United States, including Ohio, suffer heart attacks each year. Many incidents happen in the workplace. Employers must include heart health and emergency response in the safety training. Essentially, workers must learn about red flags...
The Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) program...
Sustaining an injury at work can be extremely costly, as...
When Ohio residents and visitors take to the road in...
Obtaining workers’ compensation benefits after sustaining...
Having a disability that prevents you from working means...
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