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Around 22 million workers have to deal with hazardous noise conditions in the workplace, and around 10 million are exposed to chemicals that can cause hearing loss. It’s up to employers to ensure workers have a safe workspace. This includes minimizing the risk of...
In many injury cases, the person who caused the injury is the person who is legally at fault and they are therefore liable for the costs stemming from that injury. For example, a driver who causes a car accident and injures someone in the other vehicle may be...
A valuable advantage of having specialized skills is that you can usually find jobs with lucrative pay and other meaningful benefits. Welding is one such skill that is in high demand across a range of Ohio industries, including: Railroad Aerospace Automotive...
People often associate carpal tunnel syndrome with office workers. They think of a receptionist constantly typing and clicking or a personal assistant who spends all of the day on the phone. It is certainly true that office workers can and do develop carpal tunnel...
Machine shops have various equipment that can lead to severe injuries for the machinists using them. It’s up to the employers to ensure that these hard-working men and women have a safe workplace. Proper safety training is crucial for this industry. Regardless of...
If you work in the construction sector then you’re probably used to wearing a hard hat most days. The supervisors of your company have designated areas where hard hats must be worn at all times, with no exceptions. Perhaps you’ve wondered why they are so adamant...
There are many myths when it comes to workplace safety. While most workers understand there is some form of danger in their job, many misconceptions can be counterproductive and raise the chance of injuries for workers. If you’re going to raise your safety levels at...
Eye injuries in the workplace are not rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that “[E]ach day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment.” Over 100 such injuries sideline employees for 24 hours...
Every job comes with unique trials and tribulations. You could injure a limb working construction or inhale chemicals at an unloading facility. But, did you know there are a few common types of burns that can happen at nearly any job. Knowing what dangers could happen...
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...