More than 50% of workers comp claims officials report a growing claims inventory, finding that closing claims within the first year is becoming more difficult, a survey shows.

Workplace safety experts are keeping an eye out for a potential rise in post-retirement injuries due to the increasing number of retired workers taking on part-time jobs.

An industry whose hallmark is pain management is grappling with its own ailment with no easy cure: legacy claims tied to long-term opioid prescriptions.

Employers hope that new leadership at OSHA will spur a more collaborative approach to regulation and enforcement.