Although companies across Ohio take the time to make sure that their facilities are as safe as possible, the fact is that there is still a chance that a workplace accident will occur. Unfortunately, employees will often not know about these dangers until they or a...
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Workplace heat could trigger workers’ comp claims
Some jobs require working in hot conditions for hours at a time. Whether working indoors with a nearby source of extreme heat or outside during peak summertime heat waves, the potential for suffering heat stroke while on the job is significant. Heat stroke has the...
Tips for preventing nursing injuries
As a nurse, you may be exposed to a variety of hazards on a daily basis. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to avoid getting hurt or sick while at work at an Ohio medical facility. For instance, merely pointing out a hazard to your supervisor may be enough...
What are the risk factors for muscular skeletal disorders?
Workers in various industries in Ohio do jobs that take a toll on their muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and discs. Regardless of the industry in which you earn your income, some or most of your tasks could lead...
Beware of sacrificing safety for speed on scaffolding
If you are a construction worker in Cincinnati, risking your life while working at heights is likely par for the course. Unfortunately, many construction company owners or contractors disregard some of the prescribed safety standards to speed up construction. This...
Will you ever have to file a workers’ compensation claim?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers nationwide, including Cincinnati, to provide work environments free of known hazards. Employers are responsible for the health and safety of employees, and if they fail to comply with prescribed...
Be aware of these construction site hazards
A construction site is certainly not the safest workplace in the world. As a construction worker, you work in an environment with a wide variety of hazards that often cause severe injuries and fatalities. Due to the dangerous nature of construction sites, you are at...
Overexertion, repetitive stress and workers’ compensation
Did you know that overexertion is the primary cause of workplace injuries? Perhaps you work on a computer all day. Clicking that mouse every few seconds may cause a repetitive stress injury, one form of overexertion that could lead to a claim for workers’...
Should I apply for Social Security Disability?
Are you considering applying for the Social Security Disability benefits program?If you are trying to decide whether or not you may apply, here is some information that can help you decide what your next steps may be. Qualifying for SSD benefitsThere are qualifying...
Veterans financial support can come from VA, SSA
If you or a loved one is a veteran who has served this country, we tip our hats to you. Because of what veterans sacrifice, and some more than others, there are benefits allowed to military members, veterans and their families. However, being a veteran doesn't make a...