Employers in Glasgow, Scotland are being urged to start the New Year with a renewed emphasis when …
Scottish Employers Urged to Practice Better Workplace Safety in 2011Read More
DOT Wants Ban on Handhelds by Commercial Drivers
As part of a campaign to eliminate distracted driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) …
Drug Free Workplace Work Comp Premium Reduction in Some States
Some employers do not know they can reduce their workers compensation insurance premiums by having …
Drug Free Workplace Work Comp Premium Reduction in Some StatesRead More
Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker Injury
The Corporation of the City of Brampton has been fined $75,000 for a violation of the Occupational …
Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker InjuryRead More
Oregon to Receive 3.6 Million as Part of AIG Settlement
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services reported on March 9 that American …
Oregon to Receive 3.6 Million as Part of AIG SettlementRead More
Washington State Legislator Proposes Workplace Bullying Legislation
Workplace bullying would be deemed an unfair practice in Washington under legislation introduced by …
Washington State Legislator Proposes Workplace Bullying LegislationRead More
Four Possible Ways to Reduce the Potential Large Dollar Injury Claim
When the workers compensation adjusters receive certain types of indemnity claims, they know …
Four Possible Ways to Reduce the Potential Large Dollar Injury ClaimRead More
Supreme Court Extends Federal Reach Against Job Discrimination
The Supreme Court recently increased the reach of the federal laws to combat job discrimination, …
Supreme Court Extends Federal Reach Against Job DiscriminationRead More
WASHINGTON State Workplace Deaths Climb in 2010
Workplace deaths in Washington state climbed in 2010, with 86 men and women killed due to …
Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of Narcotics
A small percentage of doctors are responsible for prescribing close to 80% of Schedule II opioids …
Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of NarcoticsRead More
Welsh Company Fined $32,000 For Forklift Injury
A Cardiff-based truck and van company has been fined $32,022 after a mechanic fell from a makeshift …
Life Changing Injuries Lead to Fine for British Employer
A British construction company has been fined after a man fell six meters down a lift shaft at a …
Life Changing Injuries Lead to Fine for British EmployerRead More
New Zealand Woman Convicted in Compensation Scam
A New Zealand woman, Vanessa Kennedy was convicted and ordered to repay more than $65,000 …
Massachusetts Governor Signs Order Banning Discrimination of Transgender Employees
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed an executive order to ban discrimination against …
Massachusetts Governor Signs Order Banning Discrimination of Transgender EmployeesRead More
15 Benchmarks to Measure Claim Excellence by Workers Comp Adjusters
You have finally gotten the state-of-the-art claims management system. Now, that you have the …
15 Benchmarks to Measure Claim Excellence by Workers Comp AdjustersRead More
An MD Explains How Stretching Helps Relieve Postural Strain Complaints in the Upper Back
Doctor Alice M. Martinson gives us a perspective on this complex upper back injury. We often hear …
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Employee Dead After Falling Into Meat Grinder
Cal-OSHA is investigating the death of a California worker who fell into a meat grinder. The …
Oil Refinery Owners Accused of Having Unsafe Work Environment
The owners of a Madison County, Illinois oil refinery are being accused of providing an unsafe work …
Oil Refinery Owners Accused of Having Unsafe Work EnvironmentRead More
26 Red Flags of Medical Provider Fraud in Workers Compensation
The large majority of the doctors, clinics, hospitals, chiropractors, pharmacists, and other …
26 Red Flags of Medical Provider Fraud in Workers CompensationRead More
Australia SafeWork SA Reminds Employers of Heat Hazards
SafeWork SA is urging workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the sudden …
Australia SafeWork SA Reminds Employers of Heat HazardsRead More
