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Injuries can happen anywhere, including your home. If you perform work duties at home and injure yourself, you may wonder if you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Learning how Ohio’s coverage works can help you take the steps necessary to secure...
The retail sector is one of the biggest industries in the U.S. Even though there aren't as many "brick and mortar" stores as there used to be, those that are still around are often very large. Distribution centers and warehouses also employ numerous people. Many...
Ohio construction sites drive the state's economy, but present daily physical risks. When safety protocols fail, workers can face life-altering consequences that reach far beyond the jobsite. What are the common serious injuries that workers can suffer at construction...
Healthcare workers face many difficult situations at work. Most patient interactions are calm. However, some situations can turn violent. Nurses, aides and other medical staff sometimes suffer injuries when patients become aggressive. When this happens, workers often...
A fall from a roof can stop your work in seconds. Pain can follow right away. Soon after, concerns about lost income and medical care often arise. If the fall occurred during roofing work, Ohio workers’ compensation could apply to your situation. Still, the...
Construction sites are fast-paced environments with lots of heavy machinery and large moving objects. If workers ignore hazards, small mistakes can cause serious injuries. In Ohio, construction site managers might not be able to prevent problems completely, but they...
Workers in Dayton often notice sore wrists after long shifts, numb fingers at the end of the day or a shoulder that never quite feels right. These problems often build slowly, especially in manufacturing plants, hospitals and warehouses. Because the pain develops over...
In Ohio, employers must carry workers’ comp insurance for their full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. This “no fault” insurance program helps provide injured employees with timely financial support for their medical bills and lost wages. If you were recently...
You go to work each day to support your family. Whether you work in construction or healthcare, your job helps keep the community running. But some jobs can expose you to long-term health risks you may not notice right away, including cancer. Fortunately, Ohio's...
Working in the Dayton health care community often means pushing your body to its limit. You likely work long shifts, handle heavy equipment and move patients while under high stress. Too much pressure often leads to “burnout,” a state of physical and emotional...