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Ohio Manufacturing Plant Fined for Potentially Fatal Workplace Hazards
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) claim an Ohio manufacturing plant has repeatedly exposed workers...

John Larrimer
Feb 1, 2017
Man Tries to Blame Deer for Speeding Ticket
A Massachusetts man ticketed for 40 miles per hour in a 30 mile per hour zone claims the police officer’s radar gun clocked a nearby deer...

John Larrimer
Jan 30, 2017
Can Employers Prevent Workplace Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving?
Workplace accidents caused by distracted driving are a major safety problem for American employers. Bureau of Labor statistics show...

John Larrimer
Jan 30, 2017
Can You Be Fired for Reporting a Workplace Accident?
Workplace safety violations often cause serious accidents that injure or kill workers. When these accidents happen, workers should be...

John Larrimer
Jan 25, 2017
Do You Love Puppies and Football? You May Love the Puppy Bowl
Looking for something to watch before the Super Bowl starts on February 5th? The Puppy Bowl may be just what you are looking for. It’s...

John Larrimer
Jan 24, 2017
Can Medical Resident Work Hours Cause Workplace Safety Issues?
A recent article in Forbes explains how sleep deprivation endangers the safety of medical residents. The author, who is a doctor,...

John Larrimer
Jan 23, 2017
Can Workplace Conditions Cause Asthma?
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) claims occupational asthma affects 2.7 million workers. According to the CDC,...

John Larrimer
Jan 18, 2017
Why OSHA is Calling Out Dollar General Over Blocked Fire Exits
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are concerned over Dollar General’s alleged lack of respect for...

John Larrimer
Jan 16, 2017
One Important Safety Measure No Company Can Do Without
A recent workplace accident at an Ohio manufacturing plant is a great example of why it is important for companies to provide workplace...

John Larrimer
Jan 11, 2017
Can a Lawsuit Against the FDA Protect Salon Workers from a Dangerous Carcinogen?
The Environmental Working Group and Women’s Voices for the Earth are suing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over allegations it...

John Larrimer
Jan 9, 2017
Why Should You Hire an Attorney for a Workers Comp Claim?
The workers comp claim process is not an easy process. Injured workers are put at a disadvantage because workers comp laws in Ohio are...

John Larrimer
Jan 4, 2017
Are Communication Tower Workers Being Put in Harm’s Way?
In 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its rules for the communication tower industry. These rules...

John Larrimer
Jan 2, 2017
Can Work Injuries Develop Over Time?
Some workplace injuries can develop over a period of years or decades. Health conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome can take years to...

John Larrimer
Dec 28, 2016
Can New Policies Protect Hospital Workers from Violence?
Hospital workers are at high risk for experiencing workplace violence. These healthcare workers treat patients who are delirious,...

John Larrimer
Dec 26, 2016
Can OSHA’s Proposal Lower Workplace Beryllium Exposure?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants to implement new rules on workplace beryllium exposure. According to OSHA,...

John Larrimer
Dec 21, 2016
What Is Your Perfect Gift This Year?
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, family, charity and giving or receiving that perfect gift. This little girl was surprised with a...

John Larrimer
Dec 19, 2016
Ohio Bakery Gets Hit with Fines After Worker Suffers Amputation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a Cincinnati-based bakery $146,979 for one willful and two serious...

John Larrimer
Dec 19, 2016
The Deadly, Smelly Workplace Hazard Lurking on Ohio Farms
Ohio farm workers may suffer life-threatening health problems or death when exposed to gases produced by livestock manure. These gases...

John Larrimer
Dec 14, 2016
Why is Asbestos Such a Dangerous Workplace Hazard?
Asbestos is a combination of six naturally occurring minerals. It is fibrous, thin, resistant to heat, fire and chemicals. These...

John Larrimer
Dec 12, 2016
Can Worrying About Your Work-Family Relationship Cause Health Issues?
Researchers with Oregon State University claim workplace stress over your work-family life may cause health problems. Data to support...

John Larrimer
Dec 7, 2016
Are Walk-In Freezers a Workplace Hazard?
An article published by CBS News claims walk-in freezers are responsible for several workplace deaths. The doors in these subzero...

John Larrimer
Dec 5, 2016
Can Small Businesses Protect Workers from Silica Hazards?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a guide for helping small businesses protect workers from silica...

John Larrimer
Nov 30, 2016
Are Ohio Businesses Not Protecting Workers from Trench Collapses?
Inspectors with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) claim excavation companies are not protecting workers from...

John Larrimer
Nov 28, 2016
Are Food Flavoring Workers at Risk for Developing Popcorn Lung?
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has raised concern that food flavoring and production workers are at...

John Larrimer
Nov 23, 2016
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