Ohio employers in all industries must protect the safety and health of employees. They must address all known safety hazards, inform workers of the dangers they may encounter, and provide adequate safety training. However, behavioral safety plays a significant role,...
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Month: January 2021
Social Security Administration benefits for mental illness
There are many challenges to living with a mental illness. Depending on the severity of your illness, you might find it difficult to take care of certain daily tasks or hold down a job. This can be disheartening, but you have options for addressing some of your more...
Truckers face safety hazards in and out of the cab
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,...
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...