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Amazon, the nation’s largest online retailer, is also one of its largest employers—and a new Senate committee investigation has revealed extreme risk of injury in Amazon warehouses. The report, released by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee, showed that Amazon warehouse workers were nearly twice as likely to be injured compared to...

Cold weather presents unique challenges for outdoor workers, exposing them to risks that can compromise both their safety and productivity. Despite proactive measures, workplace accidents related to cold stress and other hazards still occur. Injured workers in Ohio often struggle to navigate the complex workers' compensation system while dealing with medical bills and lost wages....

Robots are steadily becoming part of the American workforce as they assist human workers and help boost productivity. However, this shift also brings new safety concerns for employees sharing workspaces with robots. Ohio is stepping up to meet these challenges. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation recently awarded $9.4 million in grants for safety projects,...

When workers suffer injuries on the job, they often have to deal with a complicated workers' compensation claim. One key question arises: Does hiring an attorney really make a difference? According to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute, the answer is a resounding yes. Workers who are represented by a workers’ compensation attorney can receive...

There are hazards in every workplace, and every year, workers are hurt on the job in Ohio and throughout the United States. In an instant, these workers can be left with a serious injury that affects their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.   How are workers getting hurt?   A new survey from Travelers examined...

In construction, where progress often means digging deep and building up, trenching and excavation work are some of the riskiest jobs out there. The statistics are sobering. In 2021, the construction industry accounted for 80 percent of trenching-related fatalities, affecting workers in industrial sites, private residences, streets, and highways. The data becomes even more troubling...

In the United States, workplace fatalities happen at an alarming rate, with a worker's death occurring every 96 minutes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported nearly 5,500 fatal worker injuries in 2022. This marks a 6% increase from 2021 and a 3% rise from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. To combat this devastating trend, the National...

The impact of high temperatures on work-related injuries is a growing concern that leads to many workers' compensation claims. A recent study conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute has shed light on the relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and the increased risk of workplace injuries. How does the risk of work-related injuries increase with...

A work accident attorney can help you pursue full compensation for your injuries Our hands are essential tools, not only for work but also for most activities of daily life. A hand injury, then, can have a profound impact on an injured worker inside and outside the workplace. Unfortunately, hand injuries at work are far...

April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day, an annual observance dedicated to honoring workers who have been killed or injured in workplace accidents. What is the history of Workers' Memorial Day? On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law. This landmark legislation established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...