Employers in Ohio are responsible for the protection of employees’ safety and health. This is a significant responsibility during the cold winter months. Working outside creates the highest risk, especially if an individual is working alone. Cold stress consequences...
Employers in Ohio and elsewhere in the country are responsible for the safety of workers by addressing all known hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety standards. After a fatal workplace accident, the surviving family might have...
Whether shopping for holiday gifts, buying groceries or simply running household errands, few consumers realize just how dangerous it is to work in retail. Retail workers face a number of on-the-job risks that can lead to both workplace injuries and illnesses. This...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the number of occupational illnesses and injuries in 2019 shows little change from the 2018 numbers. It applies to all private industries nationwide, including Ohio. Will this cause employers and employees to become...
In Ohio, workers might have questions about their rights to workers’ compensation if they are injured while working from home. What used to be unusual has now become normal with many individuals from all types of industries working from home. Workers’ compensation...
When workers are exposed to the cold Ohio winters, their bodies have to work extra hard to maintain the temperature. Employers are responsible for protecting employees from the dangers of extreme weather conditions like cold stress. Precautions include allowing...
Forklift operators can be as dangerous as negligent drivers on the highway. Those walking in a warehouse need to take as much care as pedestrians on city streets. Without question, workers in Ohio warehouses and loading docks need safety-focused workplaces. Employers...
Workers in a number of industries in Ohio use power saws, even if only occasionally. While inexperienced workers are at risk, those with too much experience tend to become complacent, putting them at similar risks. Thousands of workers' compensation claims involve...
Working in the hospitality industry can be a good opportunity for people just like you who enjoy fast-paced, energetic opportunities. But for as exciting as it may be, it can also be dangerous. Hundreds of thousands of hospitality workers suffer serious, life-altering...
When Amazon introduced its first fleet of robots in 2015, the company touted its automation to help human workers, not hurt them. Within the first year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected the first robotic facility and recommended job...
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