After an employee dies due to an asbestos-related illness, one employer and its insurer face a lawsuit from the surviving family.

Contrary to common beliefs, a new study found that workers’ comp benefit propensity and amount decreased in states where recreational marijuana is legalized.

The SAFE and CLAIMS acts could make it easier for recreational cannabis businesses to open bank accounts and obtain insurance, potentially opening up the marketplace.

The vast majority of workplace wellness programs are inadequate to meet the needs of a multicultural workforce. This is particularly concerning given the push by employers to build an inclusive workplace.

Keeping employees who have transitioned to working from home safe from repetitive stress or other ergonomic-related injuries is paramount.

Musculoskeletal conditions are a big problem for workers’ comp. Leaving their mental health side effects unaddressed could make these injuries an even bigger risk.

Best-practice office ergonomics will be back in focus once the workforce is vaccinated and workers can return to something resembling normalcy.

A recent session at the National Ergonomics Conference examined the strategic approach Cargill is using to expand their ergonomics program from 40 locations to over 400.

Many professionals successfully managed COVID’s changing work environment, but not everyone was so lucky.

Why would a manufacturing plant want the same ergonomics program that an office building has in place? The easy answer: It wouldn’t.

The objective in ergonomics is prevention medicine. That’s why it’s key for employers to implement top-tier ergonomic standards before injury occurs.

Sleep is critical for everyone, but when outside stressors — like a global pandemic — keep workers up late, what can employers do to keep employees safe on the job?

Flight attendants share the dangers of their jobs post-pandemic, from aggressive passengers refusing to wear masks to fears of contracting the deadly virus.

When we look beyond preventing musculoskeletal injuries, and focus on promoting musculoskeletal health, new opportunities arise.

Graduate students are young and don’t often feel the effects of repetitive motion injuries. But that’s not the case in industry and manufacturing, where the glovebox workforce is aging and workers report severe symptoms.

The new guidelines have the potential to become the standards for protecting against infectious disease in the workplace.

As we approach almost a full year since office closures and work-from-home mandates, this National Ergo Conference session delves into the various ways to incorporate ergonomics into your remote work setting. 

The coronavirus pandemic may have a vaccine, but that does not mean it’s been eradicated. Now is the time for workers’ comp professionals to recognize what the impacts of the virus could be moving forward.

During a National Comp session, Chick-fil-A’s workers’ compensation program lead shares why the fast-food giant based its program around workers’ advocacy.

Many workers are celebrating an extensive work-from-home option, but physical and mental injuries may go undetected.