Many people suffer from a condition called fibromyalgia. As a complex medical condition, it has numerous symptoms which can make it difficult to diagnose. It is characterized by diffuse pain throughout the body, including the sufferer's joints, tendons, muscles, and...
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Scaffold builders face risks working here in Ohio
When you see new construction taking place in and around Columbus, a common sight is the network of scaffolding that allows workers to climb up and down the levels of the structure being built. These necessary workers have very important jobs in the building industry...
Can you get workers’ comp if you get hurt working from home?
Remote work or telecommuting has been a possibility in many industries for years, but it finally gained mainstream acceptance out of necessity during 2020. Workers employed by companies that had previously been resistant to accommodating pregnant or disabled workers...
Is farming a dangerous occupation?
There’s no doubt about the prevalence of farming in Ohio. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), “Ohio is a leading agricultural state. Food and agriculture is the #1 industry.” The USDA website goes on to note that Ohio as 14.9 million acres...
Who decides what treatment you need under workers’ compensation?
The quality of medical care that you receive after a workplace injury will directly influence how well you recover. Workers suffering from a traumatic injury or a repetitive stress injury often require weeks of time away from work or altered job responsibilities to...
Has more transportation demand increased trucker injury risks?
Commercial transportation has long been an industry with more demand for skilled work than workers able to provide services. Companies often compete to recruit and retain the best talent. With the ever-increasing demand for commercial transportation services comes...
What workers face the highest risk of violence?
Plenty of jobs seem like they would involve violence. Police officers and those who repossess vehicles for banks are in professions where violence seems like a real risk for injury on the job. Violence can occur in just about any industry, but statistics gathered by...
The injury risks that come with being a teacher
When you chose teaching as a profession, you likely didn’t imagine that you’d wind up injured and unable to work for a time as a result. However, teachers are at risk for a number of injuries. These can include injuries that result from doing everyday activities to...
Burn risks you may face on the job here in Ohio
A 2018 study published in the American College of Surgeons highlighted how there's been a five-fold reduction in burn injuries over the past nearly 40 years. Even still, some workers are more vulnerable to suffering this kind of disabling injury than others. These...
Is your employer protecting you as you return to work?
After months of what seemed like endless interruptions, things have slowly started to get back to normal. More and more businesses and industries have permission to begin operating at higher capacities. Many people are excited to get back to work, but that excitement...
