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Preventing work-related back pain
Regardless of what job you have or what industry you work in, a significant concern for office workers to construction workers is back pain. In fact, this is one of the biggest contributors to lost work hours across the country. Back pain is also the second main...
What insurance applies after a car wreck on the job?
Workers can get hurt in all sorts of situations. Whether you work at an elementary school where you can get hit in the face with a softball or at a retail facility where a pallet full of merchandise could fall on your foot and break multiple bones, you may need...
3 injuries to watch for after a work related collision
If you drive for work, you could get injured while out on the road. It could happen whether you drive the vehicle full-time or just drive the equipment van to the start of each day’s job. Your first thought might be, “What will my boss say when they find out I...
Why might kitchen staff need worker’s compensation?
Whether you’re a career chef or a student doing a bit of washing up for beer money, you need to take care. Commercial kitchens are full of dangers that could leave you unable to work. Here are some to be aware of: Hot items Some restaurants keep burners lit for the...
Don’t delay reporting a workplace injury
It can be tempting to push on if you have an accident at work. You might do so because you feel the problem is minor, because you know there is a lot of work still to do before the day’s out or because you fear how your employer might respond. For example, you might...
3 injury risks care workers face
If you work in a care home, you will be exposed to a range of hazards. It’s easy to forget about protecting your own health when you are so focused on protecting that of your residents. Yet if you get injured or sick, you might not be able to work. Here are some...
What happens during an SSDI benefits reconsideration?
You applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits because you developed a disabling medical condition. You have worked long enough to qualify for benefits, and you are now unable to maintain a job because of your health issues. You expected to...
The meatpacking industry poses many injury and illness hazards
Ohio is the proud home of many facilities that process and package meat for consumers. The meatpacking industry is stable, steady and generally well-paying in most cases. Unfortunately, meat processing and packing jobs expose employees to several possible injuries and...
Sanitation workers deserve safe working conditions
Sanitation workers have the labor-intensive task of taking care of trash and waste. They’re exposed to many hazardous substances, including human waste. Keeping these individuals safe while they do their job duties is critical. There are several points to consider...
