If you live in northern Ohio, you expect the winter to get cold. That means bundling up when you head outside -- especially if you’re going to be working in the cold for any length of time. But adding a few extra layers of clothing isn’t the only thing you can do to...
In many occupations, ladder use is a necessity. You could be a roofer who climbs to at least 10 feet every day. You could be a janitor who occasionally has to use a ladder to change lightbulbs. Even retail workers and teachers have to use them to get items down from...
The relationship between a patient and their doctor is nearly sacrosanct. This is why most people prefer to pick their own physicians, no matter what the circumstances. What happens, however, when you’re injured at work and file a workers’ compensation claim? Since...
Whether you work as a customer service professional or are in the construction industry, if you get hurt on the job, you will probably need workers' compensation benefits to help you recover lost wages and pay for the medical care you require. Ohio law requires that...
Construction is a dangerous job, and workers command pay premiums because of the risk that they take on the job. In general, construction professionals command high wages when compared with workers in other industries, which means that workers can often be the sole...
When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you hope to receive benefits in the near future. You need this money to stabilize your finances as you recover from your injury. Without workers’ compensation benefits, you’re left to rely on other money, such as your...
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...
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...
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...
It's not easy to get over a workplace injury. This is often true when an injury is severe enough to really change your life. But sometimes, injuries stop workers from doing their jobs as they had in the past. Fortunately, it is easy to make a claim for the workers'...
