The majority of quarter-million dollar and half-million dollar workers compensation claims have a …
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Work Injury Prevention
WCRI Report Says Narcotics Use Varies by State
A study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute’s (WCRI) report …
Dr. Alice Martinson on Loss Control and Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention
I interviewed Alice Martinson, MD about soft tissues injuries, one of her passions after almost 40 …
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6 Things Adjusters Wish Their Clients Knew
When adjusters daydream, their non-work daydreams are like every one else – romance and money. But …
Ohio Drug Free Safety Program to Lower Workers Compensation Premiums
Ohio is the largest monopolistic state. All employers, who are not self-insured, must purchase …
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Eligible for Workers Comp Despite Smoking Pot
The Montana Supreme Court has thrown its backing behind a Workers Compensation Court ruling that a …
How to Build a Workplace Drug and Substance Abuse Policy
Per the US Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 74.8% of the …
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Challenges When Testing for Prescription Drugs in the Workplace
Recently in the “Commercial Appeal” (TN), quoting from a New York Times article about …
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Physical Fitness Helps Men Working Long Hours
A new study indicates physical fitness protects men who put in long work hours from the heart …
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic…. Literacy Is Key to Keeping Workers Safe
A new report suggests overreliance on written manuals and policies and less attention on literacy …
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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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Prescribing Controlled Substances for Workplace Injuries May Necessitate Urine Screening by Treating Physician
Questions and Answers from Dr. Jacob Lazarovic, Chief Medical Officer at Broadspire about …
Nova Scotia Canada Leading the Pack in Workplaces Becoming Safer
Nova Scotians who are enthusiastic about workplace safety continue to take action and make progress …
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Date for Revised Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines Moved
Date for Revised Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines Moved The effective date of the revised …
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Cancer Leads Causes for Long-Term Disability Claims
For the ninth consecutive year, cancer is the leading cause of long-term disability claims for …
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Is Random Drug Testing for Public Safety Workers Required
With the Providence, Rhode Island Police Department hit by a drug scandal in its ranks, state Rep. …
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Top 10 Ways to Control Obesity and Workers Compensation
In a recent claims audit, one of the claims was about a morbidly obese woman who when getting up …
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How A Safe Workplace Benefits Employers and Employees
Maintaining your company’s profit margin can oftentimes be complicated. However, removing …
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Discovering Issues Such as Substance Abuse Requires Balancing Privacy Issues and Employer Responsibility
Discovering Issues Invalidating Workers' Comp Claims Such as Substance Abuse …
Distracted Employees and Employee Assistance Programs
Taking Care of Employees is a Good Business Practice Managing your company is sometimes …
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