Ladders are a feature in workplaces across the country. However, they are more likely to be used on construction sites, warehouses and by anyone involved in manual work such as joinery and plumbing. Ladders provide access to areas that would otherwise be difficult to...
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Take these essential steps after a workplace accident
Nothing can fully prepare you for a workplace accident, although knowing what to do in the aftermath is crucial. Taking the proper steps can protect your well-being and your right to receive any support and benefits you are entitled to. Here is what you need to do...
Who could be liable for a fatal work incident in Ohio?
Workers in any profession could experience an emergency on the job that puts their lives at risk. From accidental contact with machinery at a factory to a fire at a restaurant, there are countless scenarios that could endanger the life of an employee. If a worker dies...
Two strategies for preventing holiday workplace injuries
Although the holidays are a time of merriment, it is also peak season for workplace accidents. Workloads tend to increase toward the end of the year causing stress. However, managing your workload on top of holiday stress can leave you distracted. Without knowing it,...
What are the most dangerous industries to work in?
Workers can certainly be injured working in any job, in any industry. But it’s also clear that some industries carry a higher level of risk. Accidents are more serious, they happen more often or they’re more likely to be fatal. But there are a few different ways to...
Crushing injuries can damage the feet
Many industries require workers to have steel-toed shoes when they work. These provide optimal protection for the feet so they don’t suffer damage due to falling objects or other hazards that can crush the foot. Crush injuries to the foot take weeks or longer to heal,...
Is construction actually the most hazardous industry?
You may have heard that construction is the most dangerous industry in which you can work. People who make this claim usually just point to the total deaths per year. Generally, more construction workers pass away on the job or suffer fatal injuries, than in any other...
Understanding the real scope of a trench collapse
People sometimes do not take trench collapse issues as seriously as they should, often because the issue doesn't seem quite as dangerous as it really is. Common misconceptions are that the trench seems stable enough, that the workers could get out if they noticed an...
An employer’s responsibility regarding safety in the workplace
Are you as safe as you can reasonably expect to be in your Ohio workplace? Is your employer responsible for your safety when you are on the job? While your employer cannot control everything that happens, he or she is largely responsible for developing and maintaining...
Non-impact injuries are still serious on the job
When you talk about workplace injuries, people often focus on impact-based injuries. They talk about falling from a ladder, for instance, or being struck by an object dropped from above. Road workers talk about being struck by passing cars or hit with heavy...