It’s that time of year when the heat starts to get to everyone — but those who can’t stay inside suffer the most. If you work outside in the relentless heat of summer, how can you protect yourself from heat-related injuries? 1. Recognize your risk. You can’t protect yourself unless you’re conscious of the danger. Keep an eye on the…
With the advent of spring and especially summer, it is likely you are heading outside more. Whether this is to walk, hike, jog, cycle or hang out with friends, dogs are one potential danger to be aware of. This holds true even if the dog in question belongs to people you trust. Follow these tips to help keep safe this…
In Ohio, one danger that’s becoming increasingly common among those employed outdoors is Lyme disease. Lyme disease is spread to humans from the bite of carrier ticks infected with Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Until fairly recently, the risk of an Ohio worker contracting the disease was relatively small — but the carrier ticks have now been found in at least 66…
Does a pre-existing condition automatically nix your claim for workers’ compensation benefits? As of 2015, there were twice as many people aged 65 or older working than there were teenage employees — which means that the United States has an increasingly mature workforce. That’s not all bad — after all, with age comes wisdom. However, age also brings a host…
What exactly is a nurse case manager (NCM)? In Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, case managers are registered nurses who are supposed to play a supportive role and help coordinate the care that an injured worker receives from the company’s workers’ compensation insurer. In theory, that means that they’re supposed to be neutral parties who focus on specific tasks that can…
Throughout the years the reasons that people file workers’ compensation claims has changed. The use of technological devices in the workplace is part of why that is the case. This not only includes jobs where people use a computer all day, but also workers who use cell phones, tablets, and other kinds of technological advances on a repeat basis. Over…
Those who work in the health care field serving patients should be commended and appreciated, whether they are a physician, a nurse or a nurse’s assistant. At all levels, these jobs carry risks that most don’t have to deal with. One risk that is especially worrisome for many is getting injured by sharps while on duty. What are Sharps Related…
A March 21 report shows that a new law will be affecting the way guns are handled in workplaces. Ohio will not allow handguns to be banned from company property, meaning that employees can now bring their guns to work. Anyone who has a state permit to carry a concealed gun may bring it to work, according to the law,…
Independent contractors are not employed by an employer. Instead, they are contracted in for a specific contract period. In most cases, they are not eligible for workers’ compensation if they are hurt on the job. Don’t automatically assume you won’t qualify for any benefits, though, because there could be a case in which you’re misclassified as an independent contractor when…