- Judge issues split decision on civil construction firm’s safety citations
An administrative law judge affirmed in part and vacated in part citations and penalties against Barnard Construction related to machine guarding, safety data sheets and personal protective equipment.
- Promote on-the-job driving safety by limiting cellphone use
With the continued prevalence of on-the-job motor vehicle collisions, employers must find a way to address distracted driving, which often stems from cellphone us.
- Safety culture creation complicated in multigenerational workforces
With changing demographics and an aging workforce, employers need to create an effective safety culture that addresses a multigenerational workforce, but it can be complicated.
- Regulators will consider good-faith efforts as silica rule takes effect
- Focus on injury impact rather than statistics can improve safety
Protecting workers by preventing serious injuries and fatalities while improving performance is a key issue for employers, according to experts speaking at the 2017 National Safety Council Congress & Expo on Monday in Indianapolis.
- Texas seeks to expand telemedicine in comp
The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation announced Friday that it is accepting comments on a proposed rule that would expand the accessibility of telemedicine services to injured workers throughout the state.
- Injured Workers’ Pharmacy names CEO
Injured Workers’ Pharmacy L.L.C., an Andover, Massachusetts-based national home delivery pharmacy specializing in serving injured individuals, announced on Monday the appointment of Michael Gavin as president and chief executive officer.
- More guidance expected on temporary worker safety, liability
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is continuing to enforce joint employer liability for temporary worker safety and plans to issue more guidance for employers, according to an agency official.
- Comp insurers enjoyed positive results in 2016, but challenges loom
Workers compensation insurers reported their most profitable year in 2016 since the Great Recession despite facing economic, regulatory and legal challenges, according to a report by A.M. Best Co.