Suffering an accidental electrical shock on the job could put your life in danger. The stronger the charge, the greater the risk of the electricity stopping someone's heart. Thankfully, hundreds of workers who suffer electrical shocks at work only get injured rather...
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Year: 2021
Why heat-related work injuries are underreported
We all know that summer brings an increased risk of heat-related injuries for anyone who works outdoors. However, a recent study concluded that the number of workplace injuries caused by extreme heat may be “significantly” higher than statistics indicate. Further,...
Ohio’s teen workers have the right to a safe workplace – and workers’ compensation
Most teens who get summer jobs don’t worry much about the potential for injury. However, they’re often in environments where hazards abound. Because they’re just working for the summer and/or part-time, they may not get the training and attention that other workers...
Are you suffering from job-related toxic chemical exposure?
Toxic chemicals are a common source of danger for industrial workers. Ingesting, inhaling or coming into contact with certain chemicals on their skin can all be hazardous. Toxic chemicals are unique from other workplace hazards in that they can pose some immediate...
Who picks your workers’ compensation doctor in Ohio?
When you’ve been injured, it’s always important to have a good relationship with your doctor. When you’ve been injured at work, however, that relationship becomes even more critical -- because that’s the doctor who will support your claim for benefits, determine when...
Health care workers face numerous risks on the job
People often think of the health care industry as a comparative safe one in which to work. Some may realize that there’s a risk of a needle stick for people who work directly with patients. However, that’s only one of the hazards that these workers face. All health...
Signs of heat exhaustion: What everyone should know
The weather is getting warmer out there, and more and more workers will soon be feeling the heat -- literally. Whether you work construction or in a factory, it can be difficult to cope with the summer temperatures. Heat exhaustion -- which can easily lead to heat...
Accidental needle sticks are a risk for health care workers
Workers' compensation claims due to illnesses and injuries often lead back to a specific incident, like when a piece of machinery struck a worker in the factory. For nurses, phlebotomists and other health care professionals working in medical settings, a serious...
What is the most common occupational illness workers suffer?
Work-acquired illnesses come in many forms. Some people are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals and develop cancer because of the job they do. Someone who witnesses violence at work could develop a mental health illness, while those exposed to pathogens could develop an...
What kind of construction work is the most dangerous?
Construction is an extremely dangerous industry, and almost every job has some degree of danger for the workers involved. Welding involves using dangerous equipment. Installing wiring might lead to an accidental electrocution. Those working on top of or outside of...