What is the Role of a Risk Manager? A risk manager is responsible for a broad array of duties as …
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Risk Management
Cavalcade of Risk, Number 168
Welcome everyone to the 168th edition of the Cavalcade of Risk. The Cavalcade of Risk (or Cav of …
The Best Tidbits of News From the Workers Comp Community
Cavalcade of Risk #166 A summary of the top risk prevention blog posts of the …
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WorkSafe Begins Phase 2 of Workplace Safety Program
Phase II of WorkSafeBC’s (British Columbia) combustible dust strategy began recently, and has been …
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The Best Tidbits of News from the Workers Comp Community
Here are the some of the hot topics from the Workers Comp world this week: Teach Your …
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How to Use Video to Get the Employee Back to Work
Sometimes, despite an employer's best efforts, some employees just do not want to come back to …
Five Pro-Active Steps to Start Reducing Workplace Risk
A lot of employers strive to maintain a safer, more productive workplace for their …
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New Zealand Study Health Risk from Solvent Use by Lab Techs
Exposure to solvents by medical laboratory workers may be a health risk according to a new study …
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5 Ways an Aging Workforce Can Lead to Risk and Reward
According to data on labor-force participation from the U.S. Current Population Survey …
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Medcor Jungle Team Cuts Down WC Costs at Peruvian Science Station by Providing On-site Remote Care
The Medcor team of (from left) Dave Matthias, risk manager for the Zoological Society of San Diego, …
A 17 Point Disaster Planning Kit For Workers Compensation
Risk managers often work on disaster planning and have a detailed plan on what to do if a man-made …
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3 Step Approach for Loss Prevention for Work Compensation Program
One of the keys to achieving a profitable business is protecting the business from unnecessary …
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Know the Difference Between Lost Time and Medical Only Claims – Shades of Gray
One of the country’s largest Third Party Administrators (TPA) got into an embarrassing situation …
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Bunkhouse Rule Whether Work Conditions Require Worker to Live In Bunkhouse
Lexis Nexis Workers Comp Law Center reports on the new South Carolina “bunkhouse” rule case. …
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Overqualified Employees Can Sometimes Equal Unproductive Workers
According to a recent University of Houston study, too much experience can be a bad thing for some …
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TENNESSEE Sees Relief in Workers Comp Claim Costs
Once again, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), reports another state, …
ILLINOIS One of Highest Ranked Rates for Workers Comp Costs per Claim
Workers’ comp costs per claim for medical care of injured workers in Illinois are among the …
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Industry Survey Shows Employers Fall Short in Workers Comp Cost Control
Results of First Industry wide Survey at Best Practices for Post-Loss Cost Control The …
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CANADA Windsor Ontario Hospital Lawsuit Settled Employers Put on Notice
A lawsuit involving Windsor, Ont., hospital and the family of a nurse slain at work by …
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Three Return to Work Options in Illinois
Will An Injured Worker be Paid to Work Transitional Duty at a Not-for-Profit? An Illinois company …
