ErgoExpo kicks off with a virtual general session designed to continue to ergonomic conversation on what the future holds for employees working from home in the era of COVID.
Though COVID-19 is exacerbating some exposures in the long-term living space, underwriters will be pragmatic as they evaluate the impact on risk profiles.
These resource centers can help employers navigate the public safety, legal and ethical aspects of curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and minimize related risks.
During the virtual kick-off of the National Ergonomics Conference and Ergo Expo®, keynote speaker Dr. Mike O’Neill explained the psychology behind the healthy workplace ‘nudge’ and how it can have ergonomic benefits.
According to a recent survey conducted by Lightico and Sapiens, a majority of American workers’ compensation professionals are actively looking to create a more technology-centered future industry.
While avoiding the risk of community spread by having classes exclusively online is not feasible for many colleges, the risk of spreading the virus can be reduced by banning all mass gatherings, including college football practices, on campus.
At the heart of every plan should be strategies to maintain the effective delivery of critical products and services. These must include giving people charged with responsibility for crisis management clearly defined actions that could be taken to maintain the business.
Described as a ‘natural settling place’ for COVID-19 claims, the workers’ comp landscape is just getting started in pandemic-related legal entanglements.
A whitepaper recently released by the Sedgwick Institute discusses the use of presumptions in the workers’ compensation system, emphasizing the expanded use of legal presumptions as a result of COVID-19.
Several factors, including the recent COVID-19 crisis, have catapulted health care systems into what many are calling a “new normal.” Those in the space must prepare now for the emerging risks to follow.