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As a healthcare worker, your role is vital, but it can put you in constant danger of suffering illness or injury. The most common threats to healthcare workers’ safety on the job include the following. Violence Healthcare workers may experience physical and verbal...
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...
Working in construction is common in Ohio. It offers regular employment for those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. However, as with any job, there are potential downsides to working in this field. Any construction work comes with risks, and many jobs take a...
All of our senses are important, but this is especially the case for vision. Our eyes play a key role in almost every activity we carry out, including work-related activities. Most companies are aware of this and stress the importance of visual protection. Sadly, this...
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...