Safety authorities say workers in Ohio and other states are most likely to suffer one of the three most-cited injuries. Overexertion, contact with equipment and slips, trips and falls make up a significant percentage of non-fatal occupational injuries reported in...
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Amputations a serious concern in the workplace
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a significant number of work-related amputation injuries are reported each day. The statistics cover Ohio and other states that do not have their own programs for workers' health and safety. Although nine...
The most dangerous occupations by workplace fatalities
Earning a living should not have to mean putting yourself in harm’s way. However, some of the most dangerous jobs are also the most necessary. Life in Ohio would certainly look a lot different without people like you in construction, farming and other industries....
Trench collapses cause many construction workers’ injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes strict safety standards for excavations and trenches on construction sites. Construction workers’ injuries cause many lost lives in Ohio and across the country each year. Safety authorities note that...
Workers’ compensation claim might follow 2-story fatal fall
A roof worker in a state next to Ohio was killed in a fall recently. This tragedy underscores the importance of wearing fall arrest protection when working at heights. In this case, an employee of a gutter installation company was installing guards on the gutters of a...
Many workers’ compensation claims follow exposure to silica
Crystalline silica is an extremely hazardous mineral contained in sand, soil and rock in the crust of the earth. Unprotected workers in Ohio and across the country breathe the microscopic particles into their lungs without knowing that they could cause silicosis....
Teaching has its share of injury risks
Teaching has typically not been considered one of the more dangerous professions someone can pursue. Even with the increase in school violence in recent decades, your chances of being seriously injured while working in an elementary, middle or high school are...
What is SWSD and why is it dangerous?
Whether you work in an emergency room, hotel, call center or any number of other workplaces that require round-the-clock staffing, if you are assigned the overnight shift, you may be dealing with a sleep disorder. In fact, if your hours are the cause of your sleep...
Women more likely to have medical problems misdiagnosed
People should pay attention to their bodies and alert medical providers when they feel something is wrong. However, many Ohio residents who do take action and seek medical assistance when they feel it is necessary frequently find one of two things happen: Their...
How warehouse workers can help ensure their safety
As more and more consumers turn to online retailers for everything from underwear to big-screen TVs, giant warehouses and distribution centers are becoming integral to our economy.Working in a warehouse can be dangerous. From dealing with large, heavy items on shelves...