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WorkSafeBC Holds Event to Help Dementia Caregivers
WorkSafeBC (British Columbia) recently hosted an information session to support the health care …
Caring for Employees with Catastrophic Injuries
A very interesting viewpoint was recently presented to us. What happens to employees permanently …
Work Comp Hearing Loss Claims Difficult to Disprove
A hearing loss claim can be one of the most difficult claims to prove or disprove. High levels of …
Work Comp Hearing Loss Claims Difficult to DisproveRead More
Professional Drivers Could Face Risk with Windshield Wash
Windscreen (windshield) wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires' disease …
Professional Drivers Could Face Risk with Windshield WashRead More
Disability Discrimination Suit Filed Based on Lifting Restriction
Woodman's Food Markets Inc., a Janesville, Wisconsin-based grocery store operator, violated …
Disability Discrimination Suit Filed Based on Lifting RestrictionRead More
Ergonomics is Key To Decrease Workers Comp Costs in Manual Labor
Ergonomics, per the U.S. Department of Labor, is the science of fitting workplace conditions and …
Ergonomics is Key To Decrease Workers Comp Costs in Manual LaborRead More
How Long is Time Out of Work Medically Necessary for Workers Comp Injury
Have you ever wondered how long an employee’s medical treatment will continue after an injury …
How Long is Time Out of Work Medically Necessary for Workers Comp InjuryRead More
UK Body Shop Workers at Risk for Developing Asthma
Body shop workers in Great Britain are being encouraged to do more to protect themselves when paint …
Ease the Strain By Using Ergonomic Measurements
More than two thirds of injured workers suffer from repetitive strain injuries, costing over $300 …
Study of Finland Professional Women Have Highest Incidence of Disability Pension
Finnish women ages 58 to 64 in professional occupations have the highest incidence of disability …
Study of Finland Professional Women Have Highest Incidence of Disability PensionRead More
ACOEM Guide to Care For Employees Injured at Work
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), working in partnership …
Washington Coca-Cola Workers File Lawsuit
A group of Washington Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. workers currently on strike filed a lawsuit …
Report Says No Increased Risk for Cancer at Scottish Factory
Workers at a Scottish semi-conductor plant are not at increased risk of developing occupational …
Report Says No Increased Risk for Cancer at Scottish FactoryRead More
Injured Dallas Cowboys Employees to Receive Nearly $34M Settlement
A pair of Dallas Cowboys employees injured in the May 2009 collapse of a practice facility during a …
Injured Dallas Cowboys Employees to Receive Nearly $34M SettlementRead More
90% of Office Workers in Great Britain Suffer from Screen Fatigue
Nearly one in ten British businesses are failing to meet their legal responsibilities to …
90% of Office Workers in Great Britain Suffer from Screen FatigueRead More
Wife Gets Abdominal Mesothelioma from Washing Husband’s Asbestos Laden Clothes
A woman's “bystander exposure” to asbestos from washing her husband's work …
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An MD Offers Ideas About Workers Compensation Cost Solutions
The Examination Room Having practiced occupational medicine for more than 25 years, I know the …
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A Nurse Case Manager Tells Us Fifteen Ways to Know You Need a Nurse Case Manager on Your Workers Comp Claims
Let’s face it: The few “ugly” claims are what really take up most of your time, resources, and …
European Employers Have Important Role to Play in Healthy Worker Lifestyles
Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) leads to better health, reduced absenteeism, enhanced motivation, …
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