Workers’ Compensation

Individuals discussing the most dangerous professions would almost never include the culinary arts on their list. Although restaurants exist in nearly every community and thousands of people work in the hospitality industry across the state, many people fail to...

Many workers find the process of getting workers' compensation benefits to be stressful and intimidating. They worry about damaging their relationships with their employers and struggle to understand how to navigate the process. It is common for those with minor...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In Ohio, there are steel mills and businesses that use tools and materials with a risk of combustion. Unfortunately, some workers have been badly hurt or killed as a result of explosions working in these conditions. Recently, there was a tragic report about an...