As more states legalize marijuana, the question of when and how employers should screen for impairment becomes more pressing.

Given how difficult it is for them to obtain insurance, NFL teams must assume a great deal of risk — but the league is highly proactive at managing it.

With its proactive injury prevention and recovery strategies, UMASS Memorial Health has improved working conditions and secured a 2023 Teddy Award.

Resiliency and understanding ROI are two big factors of the Predict & Prevent™ model. The latest episode from The Institutes’ Predict & Prevent podcast dives in.

Capturing more precise data can help predict potential losses. Here’s how companies in wildfire risk and worker safety are doing just that.

As the use of different types of workers’ compensation technology increases, the insurance industry could help facilitate how future generations of workers are protected.

As cannabis legalization spreads in the U.S., many employers are grappling with the question of how to keep their worksites safe.

Robotic automation systems have eased strain in metal manufacturing industries, but risk managers need to remain on top of these critical exposures to use this technology safely.

Occupational health professionals are there to support employers and employees during all stages of the process, from pre-hire to injury recovery.

Running a successful business often relies on controlling costs; workers’ compensation insurance costs are definitely among them, and managing those costs starts with a comprehensive and thought-out safety program.

Although they make up the single largest classification of work-related injuries, with proper commitment, employers can continue to make improvement in MSD injury rates.

At this year’s RIMS conference, experts shared how combining traditional safety models with the use of technology can help employers improve workplace safety — and even enhance quality of life for some workers.

Shots fired, now what? The right training can make all the difference when the worst happens at your workplace.

On-site care teams and clinics are proving to be a powerful asset in workers’ comp injury management.

Suicide risk in workers’ compensation claims is not something we can shy away from. It’s time to start asking the right questions and getting injured workers the care they need.

Data-capturing technology can help management teams evaluate the safety of nearly every workplace and, in the process, predict and prevent worker injuries.

What impact can the accounting department have on worker safety? A lot, it appears, according to this University of Iowa study.

While on-the-job injuries are the focus of many an effort to control rising claims costs, it’s just as important to address preventable chronic conditions.

OSHA inspections may increase this year, but that shouldn’t be cause for alarm in organizations that prioritize worker safety.

Musculoskeletal injuries are a major cost-driver in workers’ comp. New digital tools can improve claims outcomes and prevent injuries from occurring.