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....
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Month: December 2020
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...