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Workplace Injuries
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,...
The leading safety and health risks of professional painting
Working as a professional painter may not involve as many risks as doing construction work. However, those who make their living this way should never underestimate the risk of injury or health issues they face – nor should they ignore work-related injuries and other...
How repetitive stress injuries can impact people’s income
The human body is not a machine, however much employers might like to treat it that way. When someone has to repetitively perform the same job functions for hours a day, multiple days a week, they will put themselves at risk of a repetitive stress injury. Eventually,...
What does it mean if you’re dizzy at work?
If you begin feeling dizzy at work, it could be a sign of something simple. Maybe you’re just feeling overly fatigued and need to take a break. Perhaps you’re just dealing with dehydration or you haven’t eaten in too long. This can make the odds of an injury higher,...
Why workplace burns can be so devastating
If you are one of the 500+ workers who suffer burns on the job each year, the severity of your burn dictates how your recovery and future career options may play out. According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 8% of burn...
Does workers’ compensation apply after a crime leads to work injuries?
Plenty of people get hurt in straightforward job injury scenarios or are diagnosed with an obviously job-related medical condition each year. There are also thousands of workplace injuries that occur every year in Ohio that may fall into what people perceive as gray...
2 injuries common among welders
Welders are always in high demand which means this is a rewarding vocation for those who have the relevant training. The job can pay fairly well and there are numerous industries that require such workers. However, the profession doesn’t come without drawbacks,...
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...
Dangers of hand injuries at work
Just about every profession requires the use of a person’s hands to get the work done. This means there is always a risk of an injury to the hands. It is up to employers to provide a safe work environment for employees, but employees must also be sure to utilize the...