Being put at risk of suffering a potential injury while on the job can be a serious situation for Ohio workers. Employers should follow through with measures to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and that protocols are being followed that reduce the risk of an accident as much as possible. If these steps are not taken, a work-related accident…
Constructions zones are areas in which drivers need to be particularly mindful of what is going on around them. These areas could have posted instructions including detours or reduced speeds that drivers need to heed. If a driver does not adjust to the changes in the traffic, a serious collision could take place that may lead to parties filing personal…
Many employees are aware of the risks they face when they are members of certain professions. However, their safety training should be kept updated, and employers should make sure there are no unnecessary hazards. If employers are lax in these practices, their workers could be put at considerable risk for injury. Should a worker be injured as a result, they…
When employers are aware of the hazards that their employees could face while performing their occupational duties, it is important that those employers provide the safety equipment necessary to reduce the risk of injury. If workers are not given these safety measures, they could potentially become seriously injured in a work-related accident. If such a situation occurs, the company could…
Safety on the job is very important no matter what field of work a person performs his or her duties. Therefore, it is the obligation of employers to ensure that safety precautions are taken and training is provided to lessen the likelihood of a workplace injury taking place. If precautions are not taken, a company could potentially face penalties for…
Families throughout Cleveland and the rest of the Ohio will be heading out to celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks show this weekend. Unfortunately, for about 240 people per day during the weeks surrounding Independence Day, fireworks cause injuries serious enough to land them in the emergency room. Many people are hurt setting off fireworks at home, including…
Falls are some of the most common work-related injuries, particularly among workers at construction sites, warehouses, factories and others in physically demanding occupations. Some workplace falls involve trips, slips and stumbles on a slippery or obstructed walking surface, while others involve falls from heights due to inadequate restraint systems, broken guard rails or other factors. Regardless of the specific circumstances,…