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Many workers feel pressure to rush while they are on the job. Production seems to be all that matters to their supervisor. They feel constant stress over trying to get more done in a shorter amount of time, and it never seems to end. One problem that this mindset can...
A workplace injury can leave you juggling medical appointments, missed work and questions about what happens next. Keeping your records organized can help you track what happened and respond if questions arise about your claim. Ohio law also sets deadlines for filing...
Some studies have found that healthcare workers have especially high risks of suffering back injuries and other musculoskeletal injuries. People often associate these injuries with manual labor jobs or operating heavy machinery, but those who work as doctors and...
When the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) approves a workers' comp claim, it does not simply approve a general injury. It approves a specific list of medical conditions tied to exact diagnoses. The law refers to those approved conditions as "allowed...
The Focus Four, which used to be known as the Fatal Four, are some of the major hazards that construction workers face. OSHA focuses on teaching workers how to identify these hazards and avoid them, seeking to cut back on fatal accidents or those leading to severe...
Falling from height on a construction site is one hazard that can maim or kill workers and is perhaps the most likely event to result in a fatality. Because scaffold builders and others work hundreds of feet off the ground, their lives are particularly at risk with...
You filed a workers' compensation claim after getting injured on the job, and now you need to protect that claim while you recover. Whether you are a nurse, firefighter, police officer or other first responder, small mistakes during your claim can jeopardize your...
When you file a workers' compensation claim in Ohio, two different entities may become involved at different stages. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) determines whether your claim qualifies for benefits. A Managed Care Organization (MCO) then manages your...
Yes. A needlestick injury may qualify for Ohio workers' compensation if it arises out of and in the course of your employment. Many healthcare workers think a small puncture wound is not a serious injury. That is not always true. A needlestick can expose a worker to...
Some of the most common types of workplace accidents include slips and falls, overexertion injuries and heavy machinery issues. However, burn injuries also represent a significant risk for workers in many industries. You should know what type of burn injuries you may...