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People use their hands on a daily basis, so protecting the hands and wrist is important. There are several tactics that you can use to protect your wrists. Some of these are dependent on your employer, but there are some that you can do on your own. Your employer is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...