Safety

US Workplace Deaths Drop 3.7% in 2023: Department of Labor

Despite overall workplace fatalities declining in 2023, transportation incidents remain the leading cause of job-related deaths, according to new data from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Breaking Down Restaurants’ Most Common and Costly Injuries

From Incident to Insight: How Experienced Employers Can Mentor Peers in Injury Reporting

Increased Frequency of Heat Waves, Air Pollution Threaten Outdoor Workers

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

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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.

The 2021 National Ergonomics Conference and Ergo Expo is Back! Here’s What You Need To Know As You Head to Las Vegas

A host of issues faces employers that are trying to keep their workers safe and productive.  The National Ergo Conference and ErgoExpo convenes in Las Vegas this Nov. 2-4 with that focus top of mind.

How The City of Philadelphia Cut Costs and Doubled Down on Employee Advocacy, Earning Their Second Teddy Award

The City of Philadelphia cut costs while doubling down on employee safety and investing in top-quality care for injured workers, earning its second Teddy Award in the process.

When it Comes to Contract Worker Safety Standards, Airlines Are Missing the Mark. How the Industry Should Proceed

Contractor management platforms and remote training are two of the ways that technology is strengthening safety performance in the aerospace industry.

Soaring Heights: How JetBlue Put Stock in Company Culture and Cut Back on Workers’ Comp Costs in the Process

By doubling down on company culture, JetBlue reduced its total incurred loss by almost 60% in five years.

Sleep-Deprived Shift Workers Three Times More Likely To Crash, Study Finds

Truck driving often means shift work, which allows for drowsy driving and can lead to more crashes and injuries for workers and others on the road.

When It’s Over 90 Degrees, Should Workers Really Be Outside? A California Study Examines the Connection Between Heat and Worker Injury

A recent study by the Institute of Labor Economics highlights the correlation between rising temperatures and worker injuries in California.

Workers’ Compensation Claims Expected to Roll in After Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Shooting Earlier This Year

After a gunman killed nine employees, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority could face multiple workers’ compensation claims.

How to Avoid Work From Home Injury: Top Ergonomic Standards to Emulate

Employees want remote work to continue. Here’s how to make their safety a priority.

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Wins a National Award for Workers’ Comp Excellence. Here’s How They Accomplished Such a Feat

The team at Saint Peter’s Health Care System revamped its workers’ comp program to great success — reducing injuries by 58% in four years.

3 Ways Employers Can Show the Value of Wearables and Boost Employee Buy-In

There are several strategies employers can put in place to gain employee buy-in when it comes to wearables in the workplace.

Hospital Workers Required to Get COVID Vaccine Sue Employer; Court Sides with the Health Care System

Houston Medical Health Care System required its employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in March. By May, several employees filed suit against the hospital.

OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Is Out. Here’s What Employers Need to Know

By issuing an emergency temporary standard so late in the pandemic, OSHA is causing speculation that will change infectious disease safety protocol for years to come.

June Is National Safety Month. Is Your Organization Watching These 3 Critical Workplace Safety Factors?

Cyber security, physical safety and mental health are key to keeping your business safe and your employees productive.

Amazon Is Less Than Prime When It Comes to Protecting Workers. Just Ask OSHA

For the fourth straight year, the e-commerce giant has reported higher injury rates for warehouse workers than their industry peers.

COVID-19 Ravaged Already-Fragile Caregiver Mental Health. Why It’s Imperative to Help Them Post-Pandemic

COVID-19 mentally exhausted already strained health care professionals. Here’s how we can build up the mental health of health care providers post pandemic.

OSHA’s Topsy-Turvy Road to Finally Creating COVID Workplace Standards: Here’s Where Things Stand, For Now Anyway

OSHA is coming closer to issuing an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19. Here’s what employers need to know.