Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a repetitive stress injury that people in many different types of jobs can suffer. Working on a computer all day can cause it, but so can any type of repetitive motion that stresses the ligaments contained in the wrist, like slicing...
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Month: June 2020
The hazards of working in a restaurant
Many teens have their first experience in the workforce at a local restaurant. Restaurants are great learning grounds for dealing with customers and functioning in a hectic, high-pressure environment. While they may not pay a lot, the tips can make it...
ODOT employee struck, injured by semi
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees who work on and along our state's roads have some of the most dangerous jobs around. That was demonstrated once again last month in Crawford County.An ODOT employee suffered injuries when a semitruck collided with the...
Simple steps can greatly improve workplace safety
When you go to work, you have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety. This means it is the responsibility of your Ohio employer to make sure you have what to need to do your job safely, whether it's providing certain types of equipment or having training...
Work-related lung disease caused by more than asbestos exposure
Probably the best-known work-related lung diseases are those caused by exposure to asbestos -- namely, lung cancer and asbestosis. However, many other lung conditions and diseases can be caused or exacerbated by a variety of substances in a multitude of work...