Like many in Ohio and throughout the world, you may be a regular user of social media. Perhaps you check for notifications and update your status before you even get out of bed, during your breaks at work and as soon as you get off work.This is the modern way to stay...
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You were hurt at work, but can you claim workers’ comp benefits?
Like many other Ohio workers, you probably understand that there are certain benefits available to you in the event that you suffer an injury in the workplace. Workers' compensation insurance is to support individuals who suffer injuries at work or who become ill as a...
Do you know the causes behind most car accidents?
A car accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you may be driving to pick up dinner, and the next you may be sitting in a damaged vehicle after another Ohio driver crashed into you. In fact, you may not be sure exactly what happened or what you should...
What can you do if your family suspects abuse or neglect?
Before you made the choice to place your loved one in an Ohio nursing home, you probably spent a significant amount of time researching and planning. Paying a facility to care for someone you love who is in a vulnerable state is a major choice, and it's an important...
Longer shifts tied to an increase in worker injury
Shift work may not be ideal, but you may find that it is the best way to pay the bills. Working long and irregular shifts can take a toll on your physical and mental health, though. Could those long shifts also affect your safety at work? According to a recent study,...
Health care’s dirty little secret: Violence against nurses
Being a nurse is a tough but often rewarding occupation. Those who choose it understand they will make sacrifices and face risks as a result. As a nurse, you may have believed that the injuries or illnesses you suffer would come from lifting patients, accidentally...
Musculoskeletal injuries plague nurses after lifting patients
You got into nursing to help people. Perhaps you knew that you would be moving patients around but failed to properly consider the impact it would have on you.The medical facility in which you work should provide you with the equipment and assistance necessary to lift...
Ohio’s miners face numerous hazards in their line of work
Every industry comes with certain risks to employees, but some have more serious hazards than others. Ohio miners probably understand that their line of work puts them in harm's way nearly every day.Perhaps two of the most frightening conditions involve collapse...
Do you work outdoors? You could be at risk for cold stress
If you work outdoors, you know that the winter months can be brutally cold in Ohio. From wind and temperatures near freezing to accumulating snow, you likely understand how difficult it may be to do your job in extreme elements. In many cases, snow and low...
Silica toxins in common dust may be the new asbestos
If part of your job as a construction worker involves cutting or drilling through concrete, masonry, rock or other mineral-containing substances, you probably take many safety precautions. You wear gloves to protect your fingers and hands. You use a face shield to...