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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more than 5,000 fatal workplace injuries in 2019. Workplace injuries can be disruptive regardless of severity, but knowing the steps you need to take can make your recovery process smoother and more manageable. 1. Stay...
When you get injured or contract an illness while on the job, workers’ compensation is there to help pay for any medical treatment you need. In Ohio, the state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) handles most aspects of the compensation process, from reviewing the...
Going through a workplace accident can be expensive and challenging, especially when no one seems to be on your side. By law, Ohio requires employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance, which could provide you with financial assistance after an injury. Injured...
There are some risks in the workplace that you just can't avoid. Maybe you have to use certain tools and machines or you have to work at heights. They are always going to be some risks that you face. But you also want to know how to reduce those risks as much as...
If you have to work around heavy equipment, your injury risks on the job go up significantly. It's important for you to understand what you can do to work safely and to keep avoiding injury as a priority. Naturally, accidents can and still do happen on the worksite....
One thing that people often ask about workplace injuries is just how common they are. They may frame it as a way to discount what they consider to be minor injuries, asking how often the injuries are so severe that the person has to go to the hospital or even passes...