Workers’ Compensation

Ladders are pieces of equipment that are present in just about every home nationwide, including in Ohio. March is National Ladder Safety month, which might be a good time to remind complacent workers of the dangers posed by ladders. They are used in almost all...

Employers in all industries in Ohio must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety standards. If workers suffer on-the-job injuries due to safety violations, heavy fines can follow. However, issuing penalties to business owners does not...

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Employees nationwide, including in Ohio, who develop malignant mesothelioma typically face a dilemma when it comes to claiming compensation. Attempting to pinpoint the job that exposed them to asbestos...

Ohio is known as a leader in the robotics industry. Robots were initially integrated into workplaces shared with human workers in an effort to improve safety. However, while mitigating some dangers, robots and humans sharing work environments gave rise to new safety...

The rapid increase of electric vehicles and hybrids on roads nationwide, including Ohio, raises concerns about the related hazards faced by mechanics in repair shops. Employers are responsible for the safety of workers and adapting safety training to include new...

Employees of demolition companies in Ohio deserve to be fully informed about the safety hazards their jobs pose. Demolition work includes wrecking, razing, dismantling and destroying structures that may hide endless lists of safety threats. According to the...

More than 700,000 people in the United States, including Ohio, suffer heart attacks each year. Many incidents happen in the workplace. Employers must include heart health and emergency response in the safety training. Essentially, workers must learn about red flags...

According to the American Burn Association, 40,000 people nationwide receive treatment for burn injuries each year, including Ohio. The National Burn Awareness Week from Feb. 3 to Feb. 13 will focus on prevention. Furthermore, they will create awareness of the...

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,...

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,...