Safety

PMA Companies’ Monica Manske on Prioritizing Safety from Recruitment to Retention

Monica Manske of PMA Companies shares her expert insights on the critical role of data in managing workplace safety risks, the importance of a comprehensive onboarding process, and the unique challenges faced by new employees in the context of workplace safety.

Travelers Report: Common Workplace Accidents Drive Claim Costs

New Data Sheds Light on Construction Worker Fatalities

Insuring Against Uncertainty: Rethinking Responses to Workplace Violence

Survey Reveals Wide Interest in Workplace Safety Technology, But Barriers to Adoption

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Vaccination Polarization: Employees Want Mandates, But Employers Must Consider Workers’ Comp and EPLI Risks

A new survey examines attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace.

This Group of Workers Faces Frequent and Costly Injuries. Why Company Culture Is Key to Keeping Them Safe

A Traveler’s report found that 35% of workplace injuries occurred during a worker’s first year on the job.

5 Workers’ Comp Risks to Monitor and Mitigate All Summer Long

When the season changes, so too do workers’ compensation risks.

How Pandemic Recovery Pivots May Benefit Restaurants, Retail and Hospitality

This session at the CLM Workers Compensation and Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Conference looks to help businesses pinpoint which aspects of their operations could be improved during pandemic recovery. 

Working from Home: The Workers’ Compensation Exposures Employers Must Review

Remote workers are here to stay. Now is the time for employers to review workers’ compensation programs to mitigate potential exposures.

Why Wearables Could Revolutionize Worker Safety

Wearable tech can help prevent injuries by changing worker behavior, and can help focus attention, in real time, on workplace risks.

4 Common Claims Pitfalls Stemming from Remote Workstations

At the 2022 RIMS conference in San Francisco, LAUSD and Sedgwick shared the top workstation risks they’ve seen – and ways to solve them.

Health, Happiness and the Pursuit of Loyalty. How An Occupational Health Strategy Tamps Down Employee Turnover Risk

Employers have the opportunity to invest in occupational health resources as a means to combat the continued Great Resignation.

As Mask Mandates Lift, What Happens to Employers’ Liability Exposures?

Now that the CDC recommendations say most Americans can remove their masks, what should employers do to keep workers safe?

Ergonomists: Submit Your 2022 ErgoExpo Presentations Today

The National Ergonomics Conference is the leading gathering of its kind for those thought leaders who want to help American workers do their jobs more safely and more productively.

5 Exoskeleton and Exosuit Highlights from 2021 that Provide Insight on What to Expect This Year

These five exosuit and exoskeleton developments could lead to safer workplaces and better ergonomics in 2022.

5 Common Medical Conditions Leading to Workplace Absenteeism and Key Tactics in Preventing Them

Several drivers of costly workplace absences can be prevented with the right methods and programs in place.

Weed at Work: 42% of Workers in Safety Sensitive Positions Say Coworkers Have Used Cannabis While on the Job

A survey from the National Safety Council gives a comprehensive view of marijuana use in the workplace and the safety concerns it poses.

When It Comes to Future Resiliency, Here Are the Top 8 Priorities of the Workers’ Comp Industry

Over 480 workers’ compensation stakeholders share their key considerations for the industry as we move into 2022 and beyond.

4 Safety Areas That Should Be Top of Mind for Farmers as Fall’s Harvest Wraps Up

As harvest season concludes, farmers should be aware of these fall and winter safety risks.

How a Focus on Caring for Injured Workers Catapulted General Mills to a 2021 Teddy Award

General Mills has gone above and beyond in advocating for its injured workers, earning the company a 2021 Teddy Award.

Get Ready Workers’ Comp, Cannabis Legalization Is Growing. What Employers Can Do to Prepare

Employers need to prepare for a wave of new laws legalizing cannabis.

Watch Out for These Safety Issues in the Manufacturing Sector. These Strategies Can Help Address Them. 

Technology, training and risk engineering services can enhance workplace safety in manufacturing. 

The Cannabis Legalization Tide Is Rising. Here’s How It Will Affect Workers’ Comp

A myriad of state and local laws and abrupt shifts from one administration to the next are creating challenges for employers trying to stay on top of it all.

Hybrid Work Models Are Here to Stay. Thanks to Tech Advances, Ergonomic Solutions Are Out There, Whether at Home or at the Office

The transition back to the office has been challenging enough. Making sure employees are set up to avoid injury need not add to the complexity.