Manufacturing jobs are often among the best-paying professions in Ohio. Many blue-collar workers start or end their careers in a manufacturing setting. Ohio turns out a broad range of products and components used by other domestic manufacturers. Modern factories can...
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Protecting health care workers from radiation is necessary
Every day, health care professionals are exposed to ionizing radiation while performing core job duties such as diagnostic imaging, interventional procedures, cancer treatment and surgical support. While these tools save lives, repeated exposure places workers at risk...
How a slip or trip at work could lead to lost wages
Most employers provide training to help workers understand common professional hazards. Those working in a warehouse, for example, may receive training on safe lifting techniques and how to operate heavy machinery. The goal is to minimize worker injuries by...
Can ergonomic concerns lead to workers’ comp claims?
Many people think of workers’ compensation claims as arising from sudden accidents like falls, machinery malfunctions or vehicle collisions. However, injuries caused by ergonomic issues—problems with the way a job is physically structured or performed—can also lead to...
New technology: Improving safety or endangering workers?
Advancements in technology are transforming the modern workplace, promising greater efficiency, precision and safety. Automation, artificial intelligence, wearable devices and robotics are just a few of the recent innovations now common in industries ranging from...
Exoskeleton safety in one of the nation’s most hazardous industries
Forestry is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous industries in Ohio and across the United States. Nearly a third of Ohio is covered by forested land, and logging is a major part of the state’s economy. Workers in this field face hazards daily, from...
The dangers of improper or absent machine guarding in workplaces
Ohio has a bustling industrial environment, and safety in the workplace is paramount. However, improper or completely absent machine guarding remains a hazard, posing severe risks to workers. Machine guarding helps to protect workers from dangerous machinery moving...
Steps to take after a fall at work
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of workplace injuries. Contrary to what you may believe, they can happen at any job, even office jobs. You do not need to work at a job involving physical labor or hazardous machinery to slip and fall at work....
Workers’ compensation for a repetitive stress injury
If you are injured on the job or suffer from a work-related illness, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation program is designed to provide benefits while you are unable to work. Process You must report the injury or illness...
How can you recover compensation after a machinery accident?
It only takes a split second for a machinery accident to leave you with broken bones and other crush-related injuries. And the ramifications of one of these incidences can be life-altering. Your injuries are, of course, going to be painful, but they might also leave...
