Power tools and heavy machinery are key tools on many construction sites. However, the motion of the same tools that allow workers to build more efficiently can also put them at risk of a variety of health conditions over time. What should workers know about the risks...
Workers’ Compensation
3 construction industry risks that lead to workers’ comp claims
Building, tearing down, or remodeling a structure can be dangerous work. Most people recognize the danger inherent in this line of work and will quickly agree that construction is one of the riskiest professions. However, people don't always understand what causes...
Spring weather is risky for Ohio workers
Spring is a frustrating time of year for many workers in Ohio because of the ever-changing weather conditions. Tornadoes, for example, form most often between March and August, with the majority occurring by June and the beginning of summer. These, combined with heavy...
Legislation addresses workers’ comp for remote employees in Ohio
Employees who work from home have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits. State lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to expand the Ohio definition of a compensable work injury to better address remote work situations. With more and more people...
What is the MCO’s role in Ohio workers’ compensation decisions?
In Ohio, your employer’s Managed Care Organization (MCO) manages all medical parts of your workers’ compensation claim, such as treatment approval and medical bill payments. They also may provide rehabilitation referrals, if applicable. They play an important role in...
3 ways to connect your injury or illness to your job
A workplace injury can turn your life upside down. If you are hurt while at work, you may be entitled to financial restitution to help take care of your treatment costs and other damages under the workers’ compensation claims. However, to get the compensation you...
Vehicle collisions are a top reason for work fatalities
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. Generally, professions such as construction, fishing, agriculture, warehousing, landscapers are considered high-risk, but the most common cause of on-job-fatalities is actually driving. This includes the millions of workers...
Ohio’s work zones are hazardous. Take steps to stay safe.
As a construction worker who is regularly working on the highways in Ohio, you know how dangerous that job can be. Drivers don’t always slow down like they should, and the workload never really seems to end. There is an almost endless supply of potholes, cracks and...
How does Ohio workers’ compensation handle amputations?
An amputation on the job is one of the worst possible injuries you can suffer. Losing part of your body because of a machinery malfunction or a vehicle wreck will mean that you need intensive medical care. Trauma support and surgery are often necessary right after an...
Can you claim workers’ compensation for repetitive strains?
Ohio workers’ compensation covers work-related injuries and illnesses, so you do not necessarily need to have had an accident to receive compensation. Repetitive strain injuries do not result from one event but from sustained action over time. If they appeared...