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There are many Ohio workers who have been injured on the job and who are battling addiction to drugs that have been prescribed for their pain. Workers' compensation programs are taking steps to provide the assistance they require to overcome their addictions and are...
Working on Ohio construction sites can be very dangerous. Although it is a much safer industry to work in than it was in the 60s and 70s, there are still a significant number of deaths that occur each year. There has been a slight uptick in the number of fatal...
Ohioans who work in the agricultural industry are likely aware that grain silos may be hazardous to people who are employed in them. Some people who work in silos are entrapped by grain, resulting in injuries and deaths every year. According to researchers at Purdue...
Ohio truck drivers may find their vehicles, and their cargo loads in particular, undergoing a close inspection during June 6-8. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that its annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz will occur over this 72-hour...
Weather conditions can affect driving safety in a number of ways. For most people, however, staying home in bad weather is not a realistic option. Understanding weather-related dangers and how to minimize or avoid them can go a long way towards helping you stay safe...
Due to the heat and tools that landscapers use, it can be a dangerous job. Ohio workers in this occupation can easily be hurt by sharp or blunt instruments, and too much time in the sun can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke in extreme cases. The best way to...
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 2,000 U.S. workers are treated for job-related eye injuries each day. However, 90 percent of these injuries can be prevented by wearing proper eye protection. In an effort to raise public awareness on...
Ohio workers who use ladders in their jobs to complete tasks should be aware of the proper fall protection measures. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, self-closing gates, not chains, should be used on ladders. Using a chain to secure a...
Ohio motorists may want to know that commercial truck drivers with three or more health problems are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents. A study found that many truck drivers have trouble staying healthy because they are sedentary for long periods of time...
If you find yourself changing lanes, slowing down or making similar efforts to keep from having to drive near semi-trucks, you are not alone. Given the sheer size of such vehicles, they are prone to obstructing your vision, and this is one of many reasons motorists...