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Communication issues can directly lead to injuries in the workplace. They can cause oversights and mistakes that would not occur otherwise. Exactly how this happens is unique from one situation to the next. Let's consider a few ways that communication problems could...
Hearing loss can happen in a number of ways in the workplace, and some reports indicate that it is one of the most common work-related illnesses. Often, hearing loss happens from being exposed to a high number of decibels for an extended period of time. The exposure...
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...
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...
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...
Did you fall, break a bone, suffer burns or face other types of injuries while working? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical care and lost wages while you recover. However, your workers’ compensation claim may have been denied....
A workplace injury can affect nearly every aspect of your life. Medical treatment, missed paychecks and uncertainty about your future can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, Ohio's workers' compensation system provides benefits to eligible employees who suffer...
A back injury can feel especially stressful when you already have a prior diagnosis. If you work as a nurse, one patient lift can leave you wondering whether the strain made an existing back problem worse. You may also question whether workers' compensation still...