Truck drivers in Ohio and elsewhere risk their lives hauling cargo across the country every day. The dangers they face are not limited to road accidents. The time they spend sitting in the driver’s seat takes a toll on their bodies, and their tasks during loading,...
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Machine operators risk amputation and crush injuries
Each industry has specific hazards that risk the lives of workers. When it comes to machine operators in industrial plants, the lack of machine guards is unacceptable. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, approximately 18,000 machine...
Common human errors that contribute to work-related injuries
Some health and safety authorities estimate that eight in every 10 injured workers in Ohio and across the country are partly or entirely responsible for their injuries. Human errors are to blame for many workplace accidents. The following five human errors in...
Safety rules to protect general industry workers in Ohio
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety standards specific to industries like construction, transportation and others. The federal agency also issues rules and guidelines for general industry workers in Ohio and across the country....
Are workplace injuries in health care unavoidable?
No one wants to clock into a dangerous work environment, but this is a reality for you and many other workers in Ohio. Although the medical industry provides healing to patients, it is a shockingly dangerous place for workers. Some of these workplace injuries could be...
Seasonal workers also entitled to safe work environments
This year is different from other years in that significantly more holiday shopping will be done online. The peak shopping season, which typically takes a toll on workers in the retail industry, will be more challenging for those involved in package delivery,...
With machine guarding in place fewer workers will lose limbs
In Ohio and elsewhere, chasing profits make good companies do bad things. An example is saving money by not installing the necessary safety guards for machines. Also, sometimes factory-installed guarding is removed to speed up production. According to the Occupational...
Consequences of exposure to cold work environments
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...
Some workplace accidents give grounds for filing civil lawsuits
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...
Workplace injuries common in retail
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...