Study finds experience rating an effective safety incentive
Experience rating that scores companies based on accident history serves as an effective incentive for...
Stress, burnout raise worker safety concerns
Longer work hours, higher demands and understaffing have made stress and burnout risk factors for...
Stone in the face of ‘Yellowstone’ work comp fraud allegations
Workers compensation fraud allegations against an actress in the drama television series “Yellowstone” have gone...
Steel fabrication company cited for numerous safety, health failures
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday it cited a New Jersey steel...
Steady drop in comp surgeries, increase in mental health visits: Study
Since 2014, the percentage of indemnity claims involving a major surgery in the first two...
States urge swift action on OSHA heat safety rule
Attorneys general from six states have petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to take swift...
States put social workers to task in comp
Several states are taking steps to address shortages of qualified mental health professionals in workers...
States push expansion of PTSD benefits in comp
Nearly a dozen states as of late January had introduced legislation to expand or enhance...
States look to expand first responder comp cancer presumptions
Lawmakers in numerous states are seeking to expand the list of cancers and other illnesses...