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Study Finds Long Shifts Cause Injuries to EMS Workers
An observational study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine argues emergency service workers (EMS) workers are...

John Larrimer
Oct 5, 2015
Paint Thinners Cause Fatal Workplace Accidents From Dangerous Fumes
Paint thinners with methylene chloride have caused dozens of workplace deaths since the 1940s, often involving unsuspecting construction...

John Larrimer
Oct 2, 2015
Ohio Food Worker Suffers Amputation Injury
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have cited an Ohio cookie manufacturer after a worker lost part...

John Larrimer
Sep 30, 2015
Are Businesses Responsible for Preventing Workplace Violence?
After the tragic on-air shooting in Roanoke, Virginia, the American media has revisited the uncomfortable topic of workplace safety and...

John Larrimer
Sep 28, 2015
Federal Contractors to Receive Paid Sick Leave
President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order giving federal contractors seven days of paid sick leave per year. This will...

John Larrimer
Sep 25, 2015
Are Construction Materials Responsible for 9/11 Cancers?
In a new report compiled by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, 9/11 emergency responders were asked about health...

John Larrimer
Sep 23, 2015
Are Firefighters at Risk for Developing Cancer?
A Columbus firefighter has been honored for speaking about his experience battling cancer. The firefighter received the Hometown Hero...

John Larrimer
Sep 21, 2015
Ohio Businesses Oppose Marijuana Legalization Over Workplace Safety Concerns
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce recently voted to oppose the legalization of marijuana in the state, citing workplace safety as a major...

John Larrimer
Sep 18, 2015
How Nurse Injuries at Work Can Cause Permanent Disability
Nurses are far more likely to be injured on the job than any other occupation in the American workforce. Bureau of Labor statistics show...

John Larrimer
Sep 16, 2015
Fast Food Workers at High Risk for Burn Injuries
Fast food workers routinely work with boiling grease, hot pans and ovens. According to a Fast Food Workplace Safety study released...

John Larrimer
Sep 14, 2015
Lancaster Plant Workers Risked Heavy Metal Exposure
Investigators with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have fined a Lancaster battery recycling plant for failing to...

John Larrimer
Sep 11, 2015
Report Finds Car Wash Workers at Risk for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure
A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has warned that chemicals commonly used by car washes can be hazardous to...

John Larrimer
Sep 9, 2015
9/11 Dust Lady Death Show Dangers of Asbestos and Other Construction Materials
Marcy Borders, an iconic woman who was photographed covered in dust moments after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC), has...

John Larrimer
Sep 7, 2015
White House and OSHA Announce New Beryllium Exposure Rules
The White House and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are passing new safety regulations that will limit worker...

John Larrimer
Sep 4, 2015
Driverless Truck to Protect Roadside Construction Workers
Roadside construction accidents have been increasing throughout Ohio, killing several workers. However, new technology could potentially...

John Larrimer
Sep 2, 2015
Working Long Hours Raises the Risk of Stroke: How to Reduce Your Odds
A new study released by BBC News in the United Kingdom suggests working long hours can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. The...

John Larrimer
Aug 31, 2015
What Is OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program?
When companies have a consistent history of allowing dangerous work environments, there is a possibility the Occupational Safety and...

John Larrimer
Aug 28, 2015
OSHA Calls Ohio Chicken Processing Plant “Outrageously Dangerous”
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have labeled an Ohio chicken processing plant an “outrageously...

John Larrimer
Aug 26, 2015
What Are Common Myths About Receiving Disability Benefits?
In some cases, employees injured during work accidents will be unable to return to their occupation for an extended period. For people...

John Larrimer
Aug 24, 2015
Ohio Worker Suffers Facial Burns From Molten Plastic
An Ohio injection mold company has been fined for eight Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations (OSHA) after a...

John Larrimer
Aug 21, 2015
How to deal with Your Staff, Executivesand the Board of Directors
[vc_row triangle_shape=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Protecting Your Interests, Business, Property & Rights...

John Larrimer
Aug 20, 2015
Coffee Roasters Found To Be At Risk For Developing Popcorn Lung
Coffee roasters may be at risk for developing popcorn lung, an occupational illness. The illness is caused by inhaling diacetyl fumes, a...

John Larrimer
Aug 19, 2015
Can Your Job Cause Breast Cancer?
New research has suggested numerous occupations may put women at risk for developing breast cancer. The data published in the report,...

John Larrimer
Aug 17, 2015
Study Finds New Nurses Most At Risk For Work Injuries
A recent study from New York University (NYU) has found nurses who are newly licensed are most at risk for being injured by strains,...

John Larrimer
Aug 14, 2015
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