A recent session at the National Ergonomics Conference examined the strategic approach Cargill is using to expand their ergonomics program from 40 locations to over 400.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm workers, workers’ comp executives wonder what the lasting effects of state-mandated presumptions will be.

A new report examining Mitchell’s claims data from 2020 highlights several trends the industry faced during the pandemic

COVID-19 has caused much of our lives to feel tumultuous. Worker demographics too have experienced numerous changes over the last year.

Many professionals successfully managed COVID’s changing work environment, but not everyone was so lucky.

Why would a manufacturing plant want the same ergonomics program that an office building has in place? The easy answer: It wouldn’t.

Zack Craft of One Call discusses empowering injured workers by utilizing the technology available. Here’s how he’s seen success.

The objective in ergonomics is prevention medicine. That’s why it’s key for employers to implement top-tier ergonomic standards before injury occurs.

Sleep is critical for everyone, but when outside stressors — like a global pandemic — keep workers up late, what can employers do to keep employees safe on the job?

Labor shortages and material costs are greatly impacting the ability of claims managers to provide ancillary benefits to injured workers. Increased communication and supply chain management will be vital to manage this growing risk.

Registration is now open for National Comp 2021! Register now for the premier workers’ comp event of the year, happening this October at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

In this RIMS session, Michelle Despres of One Call shares how employers can prevent their employees from suffering from a work from home injury.

PASC, also known as long-haul COVID, is a potential health concern employers must review as we return to the office in the coming months.

Flight attendants share the dangers of their jobs post-pandemic, from aggressive passengers refusing to wear masks to fears of contracting the deadly virus.

When we look beyond preventing musculoskeletal injuries, and focus on promoting musculoskeletal health, new opportunities arise.

Find out more about psychotropic drugs, their off-label use, and how the COVID-19 pandemic can teach workers’ comp professionals more about the injured worker experience.

A RIMS session looks at how the push to adopt new technologies to support a remote workforce can be used to aid injured worker advocacy.

Businesses are asking for increased protection from COVID-19 liability. Governments are responding with virus liability shield laws.

The February issue of Risk & Insurance honored 188 brokers as Power Brokers, six of them specifically for their efforts in addressing clients’ workers’ comp challenges.

Graduate students are young and don’t often feel the effects of repetitive motion injuries. But that’s not the case in industry and manufacturing, where the glovebox workforce is aging and workers report severe symptoms.