Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer announced recently that …
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CWCI Report Zeroes-in on Drug Testing for California Comp
A new California Workers Compensation Institute (CWCI) study quantifies the growing use and cost of …
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Idaho Employee to Receive $100K in Punitive Damages
An employee will receive $100,000 in punitive damages from the owner of a Sandpoint, Idaho, oil …
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WorkplaceNL Notes Reduction in Average Assessment Rate
Effective Jan. 1, 2016, the average assessment rate charged to New Foundland/Labrador (Canada) …
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Australia Zeroes-in on Workplace Vibration Issues
The effects of vibration in workplaces can be permanently disabling. Safe Work Australia …
California Employer Cited for No Comp Coverage
The lack of proper workers compensation coverage on the job led to one employer taking a hit on …
Worker Injuries Lead to Fines Against New Zealand Employer
For one New Zealand employer, the lack of safety on the job has led to sizable …
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Cal/OSHA Cites Pair of Northern Cali Employers
Cal/OSHA recently cited a pair of Northern California construction businesses more than $300,000 …
Citations Against Forest Service Heating Up
After spending days fighting fires, clearing brush and performing arduous physical tasks, U.S. …
Scam is Up for Former Washington State Construction Employee
A former Tri-Cities construction worker who said an on-the-job injury made him too disabled to work …
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New Ohio Comp Law to Help Non-Profits
A new law effective in September will reportedly help reduce workers compensation costs for Ohio's …
Manitoba Trucking Association Drives Forward with Safety Initiative
The Manitoba (Canada) Trucking Association announced recently it will establish a safety …
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California Man Gets the Boot for Comp Fraud
One man’s efforts to run a workers compensation scam did not score well with authorities in the …
Illinois Officials Nab Woman for Comp Fraud
Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Acting Director, Anne Melissa Dowling recently announced an …
Oklahoma Expecting Drop in 2016 Comp Rates
Good news is forecast for 2016 for many businesses in Oklahoma, as workers compensation rates are …
Nova Scotia Rates to Hold Steady
Recent reports out of Nova Scotia show that the average employer assessment rate for workplace …
Washington State Officials Warn of Car Wash Hazard to Workers
Working at a car wash doesn’t sound very hazardous, but you might be surprised to find it can …
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South Australia Officials Targeting Better Safety for Women at Work
Recently at South Australia’s Government House, Governor Hieu Van Le AO, hosted a reception to …
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California’s LETF Acts on Targeted Workplace Safety Violations
Keeping workers safe in the nation’s most populous state is an on-going job for many …
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Focus Not Lost on Utah Workers
Justin Harding, Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s chief of staff, recently addressed 42 recipients of …
