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New data on Ohio work accidents highlights the dangers workers face. Despite safety campaigns, workplaces are apparently becoming more hazardous and deadly for employees. In 2021, more than 5,000 people died at work or due to work-related injuries, according to newly released statistics. This is the fifth time in six years that the number of...

Ohio workers’ compensation lawyers explain what to know about winter-related work hazards. Winter weather in Ohio can often be harsh – from blizzards to ice storms, sleet or freezing rain, and drifting snow. As a result, it’s no surprise many Ohio workers sustain serious workplace injuries due to hazardous winter weather. The Occupational Health and...

Can I get benefits if I'm injured by a defective machine at work in Ohio? Every year, about 18,000 U.S. employees are seriously injured by machinery. They may suffer amputations, crushed fingers, and joint damage, among other devastating injuries. Each case is different, but many of these accidents have one thing in common: they likely...

Developments in Protective Headgear May Reduce the Risk of Concussions in the Construction Industry. Head injuries remain an outsized risk to labor workers. However, a new type of hard hat may have the technology to reduce devastating workplace brain injuries. This is especially good news for the construction industry. About 7 percent of all head...

In most jobs, a worker's most important tool is their hands, which is why hand safety in the workplace is so important. Hand injuries ranging from small cuts to amputation make up a large percentage of workplace injuries. It is crucial for workers to know to protect themselves — and know that workers’ compensation is...

Every year, more than 70,000 people visit the emergency room due to lawnmower-related injuries. Still, for professional landscapers, that's just one of the many occupational hazards they face daily while on the job. According to a report by Occupational Health & Safety magazine, lawn care professionals, groundskeepers, gardeners, and others in the landscaping field often...

There's more to worry about than just the heat when you're at work. Workplace hazards can differ between the seasons. For example, heat stress and heat-related illnesses are common for those exposed to the sun during work in the summer. But heat exposure isn't the only hazard that can cause a work injury or illness...

Forklift injuries often result in work-related deaths A 45-year-old employee recently died in a forklift accident at a lumber shipping yard in Alabama, highlighting the risk employees face when they operate or work nearby forklifts. "A forklift typically weighs between 4,000 to 9,000 pounds and poses a significant risk of severe injury or death to...

A conveyor belt accident has the potential to cause severe injury Employees in factories, warehouses, and other workplaces in Ohio often operate conveyor belts as part of their job. Unfortunately, workplace accidents involving these powerful pieces of equipment happen far too often. And when they do, workers can sustain very serious and sometimes fatal injuries....

How can employers help prevent demolition worker injuries and illnesses? Demolition accidents at construction sites often cause serious injuries and fatalities, according to Safety + Health, an online magazine published by the National Safety Council (NSC). But just how common are demolition accidents? Why do they happen? You can learn more below about demolition accidents,...