Tag Archives: workers’ compensation

Misconceptions About Workers’ Compensation

In most states, small business owners are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance for their -->

Employer’s Responsibilities If You Have a Job-Related Injury

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers have a responsibility to provide a -->

Have You Been Diagnosed With a Medical Issue as a Result of Living or Working in NYC During 9/11 Attacks?

Did you live or work in the World Trade Center area immediately after the 9/11 terrorist -->

Carpal Tunnel Disability and Workers’ Compensation

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is known as a repetitive stress injury and has become increasingly more -->

A Warning for Women Seeking Workers’ Compensation

It is a widely recognized fact that women in the work world are commonly faced -->

Creating a Safe Driving Program for Workers

Every year, motor vehicle accidents at work cost employers $60 billion in medical care, legal -->

Help Keep Employees Safe from Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural fibrous material that can have devastating effects on workers if proper -->

Are Occupational Injuries Under-Reported?

The federal government may seriously be undercounting the number of occupational injuries that occur each -->

What’s Changing with OSHA Regulations in 2015?

In 2015, OSHA plans to create some new regulations while updating some old ones. Federal -->

Does Investing In Your Workers Create Productivity?

While President Obama’s call to raise minimum wage still goes unanswered by Congress, companies such -->

OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the preliminary -->

Work Kills More than War, International Labor Organization Leader Says

The international Labor Organization (ILO) has announced that it will renew its efforts to improve -->

Who is Responsible for Protecting Temporary Workers?

OSHA and NIOSH are aware of numerous preventable deaths and injuries involving temporary workers. For -->

Reducing Workplace Accidents: What Employers Should be Doing

All hazards identified by risk assessment should be addressed. The type of hazard, the degree -->

Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

Electrocution is one of the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace. Below are five -->

Governor Cuomo Reminds Motorists to Slow Down in Work Zones Following DOT Workers Death

On August 19, Governor Cuomo announced a new video public service announcement to remind motorists -->

Preventing Heat-Related Illness in Outdoor Workers

A recent NIOSH report offers advice to employers on the importance of preventing heat-related illness -->

Explosion at Tonawanda Coke Corp. Results in Serious Safety Violations and $161,100 in US DOL OSHA Fines

Tonawanda Coke Corp. and Kirchner LLC face a total of $161,100 in fines from the -->

Women and Personal Protective Equipment: Finding the Right Fit

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is one the most important factors in preventing injuries in workers. -->

OSHA Issues New Directive to Keep Communication Tower Workers Safe

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its Communication Tower directive regarding the use -->