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Healthcare workers face many difficult situations at work. Most patient interactions are calm. However, some situations can turn violent. Nurses, aides and other medical staff sometimes suffer injuries when patients become aggressive. When this happens, workers often...
Whether it's a back injury from lifting patients or a slip on a wet floor, nurses are wise to understand their rights when working through the workers’ compensation process. This guide will provide essential tips for nurses as they begin the workers’ compensation...
Many people assume that workers in certain industries are less likely to suffer from injuries than those in other industries. While that might be true for many types of injuries, knee injuries are one type that can happen to just about any worker. Knee injuries are...
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, often serves as the last line of defense between a worker and serious harm. As a result, PPE that fits and is appropriate for a particular workplace and that addresses hazards effectively can mean the difference between injury...
Anyone who is going to work is at risk of suffering injuries. While some jobs are safer than others, all come with a risk of eye injuries. These can often occur without warning. Flying debris, chemicals and bright flashes are some of the more common causes of eye...
Working the same job for years can cause physical damage to an employee’s body. Even if professionals avoid traumatic injuries, they could acquire cumulative trauma. Consistently performing the same tasks every day, such as driving, gripping tools or prepping...
Many work-related injuries are minor. Professionals might sprain an ankle or cut the palm of their hand with a tool. While they do require treatment and possibly time away from employment, they can expect to make a full recovery. Workers’ compensation can pay for...
Many workers face daily challenges that include both injury and illness. While a broken bone may be clear to your employer, long-term illnesses like asthma or chronic fatigue often go unnoticed. In the workplace, injury claims usually receive quick attention and...
Dayton, Ohio, is known as the birthplace of aviation. The city is still home to a strong aviation and aerospace industry. From Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to major manufacturers and suppliers, many Dayton residents work in roles tied to aircraft, engineering or...
Many employees find the workers’ compensation system confusing. They know that there are systems in place to protect them, but they have limited information about those benefits. Workers may be unsure of when they become eligible and how to obtain benefits. There are...