Office work is typically thought of as a safe profession, but it comes with risks that can end up sending the worker to the doctor or hospital. It’s best if employers remember that these risks must be avoided. Employees should also be aware so they can try to avoid...
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Workplace Injuries
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...
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...
3 important steps for those who need workers’ compensation
Maybe you fell down the stairs at work and tore a tendon, or perhaps you suffered a head injury because of falling items in a warehouse. When you need workers' compensation benefits, you will probably need medical care and possibly time off of work. Taking the right...
It is unwise to assume your Ohio workers’ comp claim will succeed
When an on-the-job accident leads to a workplace injury, your next step should be to file a workers’ compensation claim. Often, your claim will find approval. However, there are times when the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) may decide not to honor your...
Tips for safely working on a ladder
Ladders are one of the most useful tools in many industries but also the most dangerous. They massively increase the odds of a severe injury in a fall. Even falling from just a few feet can result in broken bones, head, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries and much...
Does your construction employer make your safety a priority?
Any job comes with risk, and the construction industry has more than most. Your employer must ensure that those risks do not result in injuries. While employers know they are responsible for their workers’ safety, some do not take it seriously. They may fill in the...
Steel toe boots are critical safety gear in manufacturing
People who work in the manufacturing industry face many hazards on a normal day at work. Keeping those workers safe must be a priority for employers. One way that employers can do this is to require their workers to wear proper safety equipment at all times. Steel...