
What Are the Most Common Occupational Diseases?
Many jobs can expose workers to contaminants and other hazards that can lead to serious, long-lasting conditions that can greatly impact workers’ lives. These illnesses are known as occupational diseases. Some of the most common occupational diseases include: lung diseases, skin infections from dangerous chemicals, poisoning from exposure to toxic substances, and even cancer. Many employers and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) may try to contest the fact that a