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...
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Year: 2020
Workers’ compensation: Power saw injuries could be catastrophic
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...
Hospitality workers face high rate of workplace injuries
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...
Amazon’s robots pose workplace hazards to human workers
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...
Lower level workers face dropped object injury hazards
Dropped objects can cause severe or even fatal injuries. Any workplace in Ohio where work is done at different levels poses these hazards, including industries like construction, oil and gas and more. Reportedly, these injuries are among the top three causes of...
Strains and sprains feature in many workers’ compensation claims
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manual handling causes a significant percentage of workplace injuries nationwide, including Ohio. Incorrect lifting techniques cause a large number of these injuries. Employers are responsible for their workers' safety, but...
Workplace violence common among private health care workers
Health care workers play a vital role in Ohio’s society. Despite this, many workplaces do little to protect these men and women from a serious problem -- violence. Unfortunately, your job means that you probably already know just how big of a problem workplace...
Digital distractions at work are as dangerous as while driving
The dependence on mobile phones poses similar risks in the workplace as on the roads in Ohio and across the country. In addition to the negative impact on productivity and profitability, digital distractions pose significant safety hazards. Workers in all industries...
Back injuries make up 1 in 5 work-related injuries
Workers in all industries in Ohio and across the country might want to note what safety authorities say about back injuries. The fact that back injuries are hard to prevent does not mean they are not preventable. It only means that more time must be spent on safety...
Social Security disability and workers’ compensation
Workers in Ohio who suffer debilitating injuries will want to know about their eligibility for benefits that will provide financial relief when they are unable to return to work. There are two options. Workers' compensation typically covers medical expenses for a...