Workplace Injuries

Working in health care is a calling for some people. Unfortunately, the profession of caring for others can also be incredibly dangerous for those who choose it. Compared with other workers, those in health care are especially vulnerable to acts of workplace...

No one wants to clock into a dangerous work environment, but this is a reality for you and many other workers in Ohio. Although the medical industry provides healing to patients, it is a shockingly dangerous place for workers. Some of these workplace injuries could be...

Whether shopping for holiday gifts, buying groceries or simply running household errands, few consumers realize just how dangerous it is to work in retail. Retail workers face a number of on-the-job risks that can lead to both workplace injuries and illnesses. This...

Working in the hospitality industry can be a good opportunity for people just like you who enjoy fast-paced, energetic opportunities. But for as exciting as it may be, it can also be dangerous. Hundreds of thousands of hospitality workers suffer serious, life-altering...

Earning a living should not have to mean putting yourself in harm’s way. However, some of the most dangerous jobs are also the most necessary. Life in Ohio would certainly look a lot different without people like you in construction, farming and other industries....

Teaching has typically not been considered one of the more dangerous professions someone can pursue. Even with the increase in school violence in recent decades, your chances of being seriously injured while working in an elementary, middle or high school are...

As more and more consumers turn to online retailers for everything from underwear to big-screen TVs, giant warehouses and distribution centers are becoming integral to our economy.Working in a warehouse can be dangerous. From dealing with large, heavy items on shelves...

Many teens have their first experience in the workforce at a local restaurant. Restaurants are great learning grounds for dealing with customers and functioning in a hectic, high-pressure environment. While they may not pay a lot, the tips can make it...

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees who work on and along our state's roads have some of the most dangerous jobs around. That was demonstrated once again last month in Crawford County.An ODOT employee suffered injuries when a semitruck collided with the...

If you've suffered a workplace injury, you may need more than medical treatment. You may need physical therapy. It may be crucial to helping you regain functionality. It can relieve debilitating pain. If you had surgery after your injury, physical therapy may be...