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 -->
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