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....
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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...
Forklifts can be deadly weapons in warehouses and loading docks
Forklift operators can be as dangerous as negligent drivers on the highway. Those walking in a warehouse need to take as much care as pedestrians on city streets. Without question, workers in Ohio warehouses and loading docks need safety-focused workplaces. Employers...
Workers’ compensation: Power saw injuries could be catastrophic
Workers in a number of industries in Ohio use power saws, even if only occasionally. While inexperienced workers are at risk, those with too much experience tend to become complacent, putting them at similar risks. Thousands of workers' compensation claims involve...