While humanity has built resilience against COVID-19 over the past few years, many continue to experience its side effects today. Studies reveal that long COVID symptoms are hurting employee productivity and in some cases, preventing them from returning to work...
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Workplace Illness
Does workers’ compensation cover illnesses?
Workers' compensation is a system that helps employees who get hurt or sick because of their jobs. This program pays for qualifying medical expenses and a portion of lost income. According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, about 69,500 workers in Ohio filed...
The dangers of heat stress for outdoor workers
Summer is a popular time for hitting the beach, surfing, attending festivals, etc. But summer also brings extremely high temperatures, which can severely affect workers such as construction crews who primarily work outdoors. Outdoor work during summer mornings and...
The risks of silicosis
Working with stone and rocks can be dangerous for several reasons. Stones can fall and crush workers; breaking rocks could cause pieces to fly into workers’ faces. Carrying heavy loads of stones can also lead to accidents and muscle strain-related injuries. But...
5 things to know about work-related hearing loss
Around 22 million workers have to deal with hazardous noise conditions in the workplace, and around 10 million are exposed to chemicals that can cause hearing loss. It’s up to employers to ensure workers have a safe workspace. This includes minimizing the risk of...
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,...
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...
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...
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...