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Construction work is a high-risk industry. Construction workers are three times more likely to die on the job than the average worker and there is an increased risk for construction injuries. Heat-related illness is common in the industry and it’s important for companies to take steps to protect workers. So what can workers and construction...

Employers need to be proactive about reducing the risk of on-the-job brain injuries Any work injury can have a significant effect on the injured worker’s life and career, but few are as devastating as traumatic brain injuries (TBI). A concussion or other brain injury may require a lifetime of treatment and permanently impair the victim’s...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards violations for fiscal year 2020. On Feb. 26, OSHA Deputy Director of Directorate Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust presented the preliminary data on the Top 10 safety violations during an exclusive webinar with Safety+Health magazine. Although different...

Serious injuries can keep a person from working for days, weeks, or even months. Not being able to earn an income during this time is a scary prospect. So, what do you do if you’ve been permanently injured or disabled to the point where you will never be able to work again? When people are...

Workplace injuries can happen anywhere, from the office to the construction site. Some workers risk their lives on the road each day to earn a living. Work-related car accident injuries often occur due to distracted driving, speeding and drunk driving. Those who are typically injured include: Workers who drive for a living Roadside construction, DOT,...

In the midst of a year of many sobering statistics, one that affects workers shouldn't be overlooked. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that workplace deaths in 2019 reached a 12-year high. In 2019, there were 5,333 fatalities as a result of on-the-job injuries. This represented a 1.6 percent increase from 2018's...

Workers' compensation in Ohio is a no-fault system designed to provide injured workers with the medical care and financial support they need while recovering. While you can be eligible for benefits no matter who was at fault for your injury, there are two requirements that apply: You must prove that your injury happened within the...

Millions of workers each year sustain serious injuries or illnesses on the job in workplace accidents. In 2018 alone, more than 2.8 million workers sustained workplace injuries or illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fortunately, many injured workers can receive workers’ compensation benefits to help them through this difficult time in their...

Hip injuries are very common in physically demanding occupations. Those who sustain hip injuries on the job often work in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and nursing. These occupations often involve lifting heavy objects, moving at a fast pace, as well as frequent walking, bending, and twisting. There are generally two categories of hip injuries: Sudden hip...

One of the most common types of on-the-job injuries are soft tissue injuries. These can be sustained suddenly from workplace accidents or develop over a longer period of time. Some common causes of soft tissue injuries include: Slip, trip and fall accidents Falls from heights Accidents with equipment and machinery Caught in/between objects and equipment...