Slipping, tripping and falling are types of accidents that can happen to anyone. However, people who work in certain occupations can be at a higher risk of these incidents than others. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has identified five industries in which...
Month: August 2020
Have you made these common ladder mistakes?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Every day, workers make mistakes on ladders. In most cases, these mistakes do not result in accidents. For instance, a worker is supposed to keep three points of contact at all times, but there are plenty of workers who have reached out to hold something with both...
Ohio Traffic Safety Laws Need Improvement: Part II
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
Earlier this week, we began a discussion about a nationwide report released earlier this year. The non-profit group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety ranked states by how many of 16 safety-critical traffic laws that they had adopted. With just five of the 16 laws...
Ohio Traffic Safety Laws Need Improvement: Part I
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
While traffic safety laws are not a foolproof way to reduce car accidents and crash fatalities, they are definitely a step in the right direction. And certain laws have proven to be particularly effective in reducing road fatalities and injuries. A non-partisan,...
Ohio Police Focused On Distracted Drivers
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
As in nearly every other state, distracted driving continues to be a significant safety hazard here in Ohio. And summer is often an especially dangerous time for distracted driving. Perhaps it is fitting, then, that the Ohio State Highway Patrol is partnering with...
What is behind the continued rise in pedestrian crashes?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 14, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Summer is a time to get out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. But for some individuals, these warm-weather months may have turned into a nightmare. Pedestrians – meaning anyone on foot, not in a vehicle – are being struck and killed at an increasing rate. In 2013, the...
What are OSHA’s “fatal four”?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 12, 2020 | Construction Accidents, Construction Workers' Accidents
Construction workplaces can be dangerous for workers, and some of the injuries that workers suffer can be fatal. Four types of accidents cause the majority of deaths in the construction industry. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has dubbed...
Workers’ compensation benefits may help car accident victims.
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 11, 2020 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers' Compensation
Whether making deliveries, driving to a work site, responding to an emergency or transporting products across the country, many Ohio citizens drive as a part of their daily tasks in the workplace. However, after a crash, these workers face many questions. How will...
5 injuries that can result from rear-end collisions
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions happen in a wide variety of different settings. Drivers may strike other cars in parking lots or at stop signs in residential areas. More severe accidents can occur when drivers ignore stop signs or drive faster than the speed limit and strike...
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