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Flu posters for your office
Sheakley UniComp is always looking at ways to keep employees at work after an industrial injury. It is also just as important during flu season to keep staff healthy and ready for work. The Center for...
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BWC adds providers to improve medical care
“BWC takes action to improve medical care for injured workers COLUMBUS – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has taken steps to increase the availability and quality of medical providers who...
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This salad tastes funny!
Why does this salad taste so bad? It could be that salad you just put in your mouth has been recalled by the FDA! Sheakley wanted all their blog readers to know that the Food and Drug Administration...
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How did all this workers’ compensation stuff start?
Did you know? Prior to any workers’ compensation laws, an injured worker rarely was paid compensation or received any financial relief from the company even though working conditions were extremely...
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No light duty available?
Non-Profit Company Search If you have an employee that has been returned to light/modified duty by the physician of record and you have no job available under these restrictions. You may want to...
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Top 10 most common injuries for age 50 and older employees
The injuries listed below were diagnosed in 33.9 percent of claims filed by workers aged 50 and older in 2003. 1. Sprain,* lumbar region: Injury to the area in and around the five lumbar vertebrae of...
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Knee injuries and the anatomy of the knee
At Sheakley UniComp we see many knee injuries that occur at work. Why? The knee is the most complex joint in the human body and the most likely to be injured than any other joint. To learn more about...
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Do you wake up tired?
At Sheakley we recognize that a tired employee is more likely to be a victim of an injury in the workplace. Lack of sleep can lead to accidents and lack of attention to safety procedures. “Sleep apnea...
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Sheakley UniComp Attends Marijuana Summit
Hope Taft, former first lady of Ohio, at regional marijuana summit in West Chester Twp (left) and Katie Urra, Client Relations Manager, Sheakley UniComp (right) On February 28, 2013, Sheakley UniComp...
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It’s tick season!!! Steps to prevent lyme disease.
At Sheakley we realize that many of our clients have employees working outside on a daily basis. In addition, many of our clients themselves go home and do gardening, hike, play with their children or...
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Take Cover!!!
Tornado season is upon us! They are most common in Ohio in the spring and summer, with the highest activity spanning May through July. Tornadoes are relatively short-lived local storms. They are...
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Beat the Heat!
Sheakley cares about the health and safety of your employees. Prevention of heat stress in workers is important. Employers should provide training to workers so they understand what heat stress is,...
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70% of Americans take Prescription Drugs
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two. A lot of these people work! Researchers found antibiotics,...
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Summertime & Questionable Claims
With the arrival of warmer temperatures most employers will start to question an increase in subjective injuries. This is with good reason since some employees would like to enjoy a little extra...
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Workplace Safety Slogans
You can’t pick up your pay with no fingers. While on a ladder, never step back to admire your work. A hardhat on your head keeps you from being dead. Don’t get papercuts! They hurt. Safety shoes to...
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Ohio BWC SafetyGRANT$
By tripling Ohio’s Safety and Wellness Grant program from $5 million to $15 million, Ohio’s safety grant program has proven effective. According to BWC, companies that received grants decreased their...
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AMA Backs Disease Classification For Obesity
The American Medical Association officially endorsed recognizing obesity as a disease, a move member physicians hope will spur better reimbursement for treating overweight Americans and create better...
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What is your company’s fire-fighting policy?
Fires are the most common type of emergency for most companies, and many fires start out small enough to be put out with a portable fire extinguisher. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all...
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Preventing Eye Injuries
Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. However, each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury...
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Maintenance for Safety
Proper maintenance is essential for eliminating hazards and managing risks at the workplace. Lack of maintenance or inadequate maintenance can cause serious and deadly accidents. Many accidents, such...
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