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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...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more than 5,000 fatal workplace injuries in 2019. Workplace injuries can be disruptive regardless of severity, but knowing the steps you need to take can make your recovery process smoother and more manageable. 1. Stay...
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...
Getting hurt on the job often means missing at least the rest of an injured worker’s shift. The more serious an injury is, the more likely it becomes that an Ohio worker will require time away from their job. Workers' compensation insurance is an important form of...
If you work in a noisy environment or with chemicals, your job may be causing you to lose your hearing. Employees from various industries face risks of hearing loss due to prolonged noise and chemical exposure. Unfortunately, hearing loss is permanent and often goes...
Health care employees work tirelessly to provide the best possible care to patients. Unfortunately, reports show that their dedication comes with a price. Strain and sprain injuries account for most workers’ compensation claims, and employees in the health care...
In Ohio, transportation incidents have emerged as the most common cause of fatal and nonfatal work injuries. According to reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a troubling upward trend as the number of worker deaths and injuries from...
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,...
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...
When you get injured or contract an illness while on the job, workers’ compensation is there to help pay for any medical treatment you need. In Ohio, the state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) handles most aspects of the compensation process, from reviewing the...