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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...

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on countless workplaces. While the social distancing guidelines have helped keep workers in some industries safe, health facilities and nursing homes are especially susceptible to the spread of the coronavirus. Violations issued to company The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in July of 2020 that...

Those who do physical labor for a living often reap the reward of working harder and faster. Sometimes, the balance of productivity and safety gets lost and workers become more accident prone. This is common in fast-paced environments such as construction, retail, restaurant service, manufacturing and warehousing. Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc. recently released its...

Workplace injuries can happen on any job, but serious injuries and deaths tend to occur regularly in a small handful of industries. EHS Today recently ranked the top 10 most dangerous industries based on 2018 workplace fatality statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During that year, there was a two percent increase in...

Cases of COVID-19 may be declining, but it will be a long time before we're in the clear. Ohio is beginning to ease the statewide lockdown restrictions, as some residents prepare to go back to work. One thing about this pandemic is certain: it has placed a lot of strain on workers. Medical professionals have...

Many workers throughout Ohio use ladders at their jobs – at grocery stores, warehouses, construction sites and many other workplaces. Ladders are an essential tool to help them do their jobs. When there’s an accident, however, workers can be left with broken bones, shoulder injuries, head injuries and other types of injuries. Your employer is...