- Nurse case managers to expedite San Bernardino comp claims
Those injured in the San Bernardino terrorist attack in California will now have nurse case managers to help expedite their workers compensation claims.
- Firm fined after being convicted of manslaughter in worker’s death
The “landmark” conviction establishes “that a company can be held criminally responsible for the death of a worker at its site,” a statement says.
- OSHA rule stresses maintaining injury and illness records
Employers could be facing more recordkeeping citations under a new OSHA rule slated to take effect in 2017.
- Cumulative trauma claims in California under the microscope
A study says physical or mental injuries that arise over time cost 53% more than claims that stem from a specific event.
- Add worker safety and health to sustainability plans: OSHA
OSHA sees workplace safety and sustainability as going hand in hand, even when the link is not discussed, a white paper says.
- Bill would increase workers comp benefits for federal firefighters
A lawmaker wants to change the way workers comp is calculated for federal wildlands firefighters who are injured on the job.