Workplace Injuries

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

If you get hurt at work, you want to make a report to your supervisor or your employer as soon as you possibly can. Do not put it off. Do not go home and see if you feel better the next day. Report the accident. Many people skip over this and delay the process. But...

Janitors play a vital role in public spaces, commercial businesses, hospitals, and other areas. These professionals face many risks while they’re doing their job duties. Making sure that they remain safe is up to their employer.  There are many things that employers...

Some workplace dangers are obvious, like scaling a tall building to wash windows or repairing a broken electrical line. Other hazards are not so easy to detect, which makes them even more dangerous to an unsuspecting worker. Here are three of the top job hazards that...