Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiated a new reporting requirement that required more prompt reporting of sever work-related injuries or hospitalizations. In 2014, 4,679 workers died on the job and tens of thousands of employees were...
Medical marijuana is gaining traction in the U.S. as a treatment solution for a variety of illnesses and conditions. To date, there are 23 US states (plus D.C.) that have passed laws allowing the use of medical marijuana. In addition, there are three states that have...
For the very first time in 25 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has received authorization from the Federal Budget Agreement to increase the civil monetary penalties issued for violations of the OSHA health and safety regulations....
You probably already know that employers can help decrease their workers compensation claim costs by ensuring workplace accidents are reported as quickly as possible, but did you know there should not be guidelines that penalize workers for reporting claims late? In a...
You work hard to make your business a success. In today’s dog-eat-dog world, it’s not always easy to balance all of the competing demands while simultaneously protecting your most critical asset – your staff. The good news is that keeping your team safe from workplace...
The #1 Underutilized Injury Reduction Tool How much do you really know about your employees that you dispatch? Sure, you can review their work history, test them for skills, and check references, but what do you know about their physical ability to do the job? True...
