Safety

Older Construction Workers Show Mixed Chronic Disease Picture, But Chronic Pain And Anxiety Persist

Older construction workers report lower rates of diabetes and high cholesterol than the overall workforce, according to CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Health Care Assault Rates Nearly Double Over Decade As Workplace Violence Spreads Across Industries

Research Finds AR Tools, Exoskeletons and AI Systems Show Promise for Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries

Wearable Tech and AI Motion Tools Cut MSD Risk at Major Manufacturers, NSC Program Finds

Four Generations, One Workforce: Why Safety Training Must Evolve

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Schools Face Increasing Violence

Physical contact between students and teachers in one Minnesota school district tripled over the past five years.

Ideas Worth Stealing

For the 2016 Teddy Award winners, employees are a key part of the secret to their success.

The House of Safety

Building a solid safety and injury management program requires full engagement and constant follow-up.

NWCDC Sessions: Nov. 30, 2016

These sessions are among the many presentations on Nov. 30 at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® and Expo.

A Passion for Protecting Workers’ Lives

 The 2016 Teddy Award workers’ compensation winners share the same fierce commitment to safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of their people.

Welcome!

The NWCDC is committed to help you stay abreast of industry trends and manage disability and work comp’s toughest challenges.

Saving Time and Money

Applying Lean Six Sigma to its workers’ comp processes earned Atlantic Health an Honorable Mention Teddy Award.

Advocating for Injured Workers

By helping employees navigate through the workers’ comp system, Cottage Health decreased lost work days by 80 percent.

Keeping the Results Flowing

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago succeeds with a commonsense approach.

Time to Prioritize Proactive Ergonomics

Ergonomics safety programs reduce injuries and help organizations reach operational goals.

Asleep at the Wheel

Drowsy driving is increasing liability for transportation companies, and increasing commercial auto rates as well.

Safe Places for Risky Outdoor Play

Smart design, regular maintenance, and proper surface materials are the keys to minimizing playground injuries.

Helping the Helpers

Aid organizations are stepping up risk management and safety programs for volunteers working in dangerous parts of the world.

Investing in a Safer Future

Nine projects being funded by the Ohio BWC strive to create safer workplaces in Ohio and across the rest of the country.

Workers’ Compensation Conference Program Released

NWCDC’s presentations offer leading-edge strategies from employers and other experts to mitigate workers’ comp and disability challenges.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Enforcing Safety Rules in Summer is Challenging

Risk professionals need to personalize safety messages so employees make it part of their on-the-job practice.

Grow Operations Coming to Terms With Risk

As the cannabis industry grows and matures, it is becoming savvier about worker safety and risk management.

Healthier Workforce, Healthier Bottom Line

Programs that focus on total worker health are becoming an integral part of the way companies manage employee safety and workers’ comp costs.

Sensors Show Promise for Recovery and Prevention

Biomechanical sensor technology has broad applications for preventing re-injury and correcting movements that cause injuries to occur.