Safety

Frontline Workers See MSD Prevention Tech as Beneficial, but Participation in Adoption Is Key

A National Safety Council survey found that workers broadly view musculoskeletal disorder prevention technologies as positive for their safety and wellbeing, especially when involved in implementation decisions.

Workforce Instability Now a Primary Safety Risk, Industry Listening Tour Finds

Drivers Report Worsening Road Conditions as Distraction, Aggression and Recklessness Climb

Heat Exposure, Workplace Violence and Systemic Reforms Emerge as Key Workers’ Comp Legislative Trends

Driver Behavior, Not Mileage or Road Conditions, Emerges as Dominant Factor in Commercial Vehicle Collisions

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Double Duty

The most effective mitigation strategy is one that addresses existing claims and medical costs while simultaneously striving to prevent new injuries or catch them early.

Special Events in Balance

Mitigating safety risks while accommodating the public and special events organizers can be challenging.

High Levels of Worker Stress Erode Workplace Safety

American workers increasingly report feeling stressed, a condition that can erode safety and drive injuries.

Little Progress Reducing Shoulder Claims

Workplace shoulder injuries are challenging workers’ comp payers, especially as the nation’s workforce ages.

The Real Impact of Baby Boomers

Workplace modifications can speed return to work for injured, aging employees.

Fracking Hazards Gaining Attention

Oil and gas extraction operations are coming under scrutiny because of the acute toxicity of chemicals found in volatile hydrocarbons.

Actuarial Data Is The Key To Securing Funds For Safety Programs

In getting safety program funding, an actuary is a risk manager’s ally.

Growing Temp Workforce Faces Highest Risks

Why staffing agencies — and their clients — need to step up safety training.

Construction Boom Amplifies Summer Heat Risks

New workers are more likely to suffer heat related illnesses, but simple tips can ensure safety this summer.

The Thrill of the Risk

Amusement parks must balance the desires of customers and the need for safety measures.

A Jolt of Product Liability

The demand for energy drinks is sparking increased focus on safety and liability issues.

Retaliation is Futile

OSHA is cracking down on employers suspected of violating whistleblower protection provisions.

Driverless Cars: Your Workplace Away From the Workplace?

With the sale of semi-autonomous vehicles only a few years away, employers need to consider how their use will affect company policies and procedures.

Employers Warned Not to Incentivize Texting and Driving

OSHA is urging employers to abolish procedures that force workers to text while driving in order to carry out their duties.

Rely on Numbers, Not Behavior, to Cut Lifting Risks

To reduce ergonomic exposures, employers must be willing to factor in key numbers.

SeaWorld Loses Appeal in Trainer’s Death

SeaWorld found in violation of OSH Act following a trainer’s death by killer whale.

An ‘Arms Race’ to Provide Data Analytics

Analytics help identify actionable claims issues, but some tools are just “smoke and mirrors.”

Study Targets Lower Back Injury

Early identification of workers at risk for developing low back pain can reduce injuries as well as comp costs.

Prison Group Agrees to ‘First of Its Kind’ Settlement

OSHA aims to improve workplace safety for thousands of correctional employees.

Countertops Putting Lives at Risk

Researchers say some modern countertop materials are causing deadly lung ailments.