If you work in the construction industry or a related industry, you may have to work around power tools and saws. These create an incredible amount of wood dust. Even the act of simply cutting two-by-fours to make a frame for a wall can expose you to a lot of dust....
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Year: 2022
Hazards on the floor are a serious concern for worker safety
Every workplace should ensure that the floors are always clean and tidy. Hazards can lead to workers and customers slipping or tripping. While it might seem like a minor issue if someone falls, there are very serious injuries that can occur. Falling comes with a risk...
A non-contact injury at work may be more serious
Many workplace injuries are caused by contact with an external element. For instance, a worker above you drops a tool and it strikes your shoulder, or you fall and strike your knee on the ground. It's the contact that causes the injury, and it's often very clear how...
Take these steps if your Ohio workers’ comp claim was denied
Workplace injuries can arise in many employment situations, even in jobs that are considered low risk. Knowing you are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim for your harm can bring you comfort about your future. Unfortunately, not all workers’ comp claims are...
The risk of asking employees to rush
Do you ever feel like your boss just wants you to rush and get things done faster than you even believe is possible? Do you feel this constant pressure and stress to be more productive every single day than you were the day before? If so, you're not alone. Many...
You may get workers’ comp if you aggravate an existing injury
One of the rules of thumb for workers’ compensation benefits is that you cannot claim anything that was an existing injury. If you tear your ACL playing basketball at your house, you can't come into work and then say it happened when you tripped on the stairs. A claim...