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...
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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...
Safety rules to protect general industry workers in Ohio
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety standards specific to industries like construction, transportation and others. The federal agency also issues rules and guidelines for general industry workers in Ohio and across the country....
Seasonal workers also entitled to safe work environments
This year is different from other years in that significantly more holiday shopping will be done online. The peak shopping season, which typically takes a toll on workers in the retail industry, will be more challenging for those involved in package delivery,...
With machine guarding in place fewer workers will lose limbs
In Ohio and elsewhere, chasing profits make good companies do bad things. An example is saving money by not installing the necessary safety guards for machines. Also, sometimes factory-installed guarding is removed to speed up production. According to the Occupational...
Consequences of exposure to cold work environments
Employers in Ohio are responsible for the protection of employees’ safety and health. This is a significant responsibility during the cold winter months. Working outside creates the highest risk, especially if an individual is working alone. Cold stress consequences...
Some workplace accidents give grounds for filing civil lawsuits
Employers in Ohio and elsewhere in the country are responsible for the safety of workers by addressing all known hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration prescribes safety standards. After a fatal workplace accident, the surviving family might have...
Unchanged workplace injury numbers no reason for complacency
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the number of occupational illnesses and injuries in 2019 shows little change from the 2018 numbers. It applies to all private industries nationwide, including Ohio. Will this cause employers and employees to become...
Does workers’ compensation cover work-from-home injuries?
In Ohio, workers might have questions about their rights to workers’ compensation if they are injured while working from home. What used to be unusual has now become normal with many individuals from all types of industries working from home. Workers’ compensation...
Cold Ohio winter threatens employee safety
When workers are exposed to the cold Ohio winters, their bodies have to work extra hard to maintain the temperature. Employers are responsible for protecting employees from the dangers of extreme weather conditions like cold stress. Precautions include allowing...