According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association, 15% of work-related fatalities nationwide, including Ohio, are caused by accidental falls. The matter is concerning because slip-and-fall accidents are preventable. Workplace safety advocates say the direct...
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Why is construction work so dangerous?
Construction sites in Ohio and across the country are more dangerous than most other workplaces. For that reason, construction company owners and their site managers have to pay significant attention to employee safety. Employers are responsible for providing work...
Back pain, a potential risk in all industries
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...
Common retail workplace injuries
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...
Complacent workers disregard ladder safety
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...
Lack of protection and training can cause amputation injuries
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...
It could take 10 to 50 years for mesothelioma symptoms to develop
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...
Robotics eliminated some safety risks only to cause new hazards
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...
Dealing with health care workplace violence
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...
Are mechanics ready to work on electric vehicles?
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...