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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Fear of Falling: How to Keep Construction Workers Safe at Heights

Employers and insurers are engaging workers in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to help curb serious fall risk in the construction trades.

Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth Use in the Workplace Climbs as Opioid Use Falls

The decline of opioids is encouraging, but increased positive tests in methamphetamine and cocaine should be seen as a wake-up call for public safety.

What Are the Top Injuries Driving Workers’ Compensation Claims?

Overexertion, same-level falls and falls to a lower level top the list.

The Looming Manufacturing Skills Shortfall Part 2: Cobots to the Rescue?

Robot co-workers may bridge talent shortfalls and improve productivity, but only if manufacturers anticipate the risks.

More Robots Enter Into Manufacturing Industry

With more jobs utilizing technology advancements, manufacturing turns to cobots to help ease talent gaps.

Women in Construction Gear Up for Safety

Protective gear sized for men puts women at risk for injury in construction and many other trades.

Breaking with Tradition: How Technology Will Change the Construction Industry

A new Constructech ecosystem of wearable devices, sensors, virtual reality and drones will enable smarter and safer structures.

Injury Risk Can Remain Even with Automation

Automation may help companies prevent common injuries, but it’s not time to ease diligence on safety.

Workplace Gun Deaths Becoming More Commonplace

Homicides and suicides in U.S. workplaces are increasing year over year.

What’s So Special About Special Hazards?

Large failures generally start with small failures that build on one another.

The Era of Engagement

The very best workers’ compensation programs are the ones where workers aren’t just the subject of the program, they’re a part of it.

Carrots, Not Sticks

At Rochester Regional Health, the workers’ comp and safety team champion employee engagement and positive reinforcement.

Getting It Right

Better coordination of workers’ compensation risk management spelled success for the Massachusetts Port Authority.

Workers’ Compensation Improvements in Health Care

The Valley Health System shifted its philosophy on workers’ compensation, putting employee and patient safety at the forefront.

Fit for Duty

Recognizing parallels between athletes and public safety officials, the city of Denver made tailored fitness training part of its safety plan.

Boom Risk and Opportunity

An ongoing shortage of experienced labor threatens the construction industry on multiple fronts.

Got Milk?

In an area where the labor market is tight, half of all dairy-farm workers are immigrants. Losing them would double retail milk prices and increase rate of injury.

The Science of Slips and Falls: Building a Better Floor-Safety Program

A new study from CNA Risk Control dives into the root causes of slips and falls, promoting floor safety through maintenance and risk awareness.

The Quest for the Straight Dope

Workers’ comp insurers want to know if marijuana can effect better outcomes than opioids.

Post-Disaster Impact on Workers’ Comp a Mixed Bag

Employers are urged to proceed with caution when returning to hurricane damaged properties.