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Police officers face a lot of risk on the job – but who knew that just dressing for work could be so hazardous? An officer can’t really start their day without strapping on the “Sam Browne” duty belt that carries all the essential tools of their trade. Unfortunately,...
Repetitive motion injuries are common workplace injuries. People usually pass this as simple pain and feeling of discomfort. But if your job requires you to perform the same motion or posture repeatedly over an extended period, check again. These injuries can cause...
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...
Many work responsibilities require doing the same task each day throughout the week. Whether typing on the keyboard from 8 to 5 or carrying construction materials across the worksite, employees engaging in repetitive employment activities are more at risk of...
Ohio's workers' compensation program provides certain benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. The whole workers' compensation process is often misunderstood due to widespread myths, yet it is crucial to injured workers. As a result, not...
In an ideal world, workers who are hurt while in the course of their employer-sanctioned duties should be eligible for compensation for the resulting damages. And this is precisely why the Ohio workers’ compensation system is in place. Unfortunately, not all injured...
There are very few jobs that guarantee their workers are entirely safe from harm. As such, many workers are guaranteed worker benefits. If they’re injured on site or develop a medical condition from their work, employees may be able to apply for workers’ compensation...
Each year, numerous people fall from ladders. Some escape with hardly a scratch, but others suffer serious injuries, and some even die. Therefore, if your employer wants you to climb up a ladder, there are a few things to consider. While shooting up a ladder may be a...
In a previous blog post, we discussed common hazards retail workers face. Those hazards can lead to some serious injuries. Understanding some of the more common injuries that may occur can help workers and employers to take steps to minimize them. All workers should...
Retail workers help to keep stores moving forward by making sure customers have access to merchandise and that they’re able to make their purchases. Employers must ensure these valuable employees have everything they need to remain safe. There are many facets of...