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Quarry manager pleads guilty in worker’s crane death

A New York limestone quarry manager pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree manslaughter, a Class C...
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Q&A: Rich Ives of Travelers

Rich Ives is vice president of business insurance claims for Travelers Cos. Inc. Based in...
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Push continues to expand cancer presumptions for firefighters

In a yearslong trend that experts say is both political and scientific, several states are...
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PTSD would be compensable injury for first responders under bill

Legislators in Oklahoma this week pre-filed legislation that would make line-of-duty mental injuries compensable for...
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PTSD upheld for award for former cop allegedly set up for assault

A divided Mississippi Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld an award of permanent disability benefits...
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PTSD eligibility expansions proposed in two states

Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand the state’s post-traumatic stress disorder workers compensation...
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Psychosocial work hazards require employer intervention

Psychosocial hazards in the workplace are causing physical and psychological harm to employees at increasing...
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Psychosocial factors can impede workers’ lower-back recovery: WCRI

BOSTON – Psychosocial factors can hamper recovery from lower-back pain and be a stronger cost...
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Psychological health correlates to workplace safety: Panelists

DENVER — Addressing workplace mental health challenges is the missing link in many employers’ plans...