Patient aggression causing workplace safety concerns for receptionists
With incidents of workplace violence on the rise at health care facilities, researchers now say...
Partially blinded prison guard not entitled to wage loss benefits
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Monday upheld a determination by a workers compensation judge that...
Pandemic’s first year sharply affected benefits, costs: Report
An annual study conducted by the National Academy of Social Insurance revealed workers compensation cost...
Pandemic-related drop in comp medical costs continued into 2022
Medical payments per claim decreased by 3% on average in 17 states for 2021 injuries...
Pandemic heightened concerns on food industry injuries
Research released last month shows that food industry worker injury and fatality rates increased at...
Pallet manufacturer cited in worker’s death
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Wisconsin pallet manufacturer after a...
Painting company cited over worker’s fall in water tower
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday that it cited a New Jersey...
Pain treatment becomes safer, more complex
Data on workers compensation drug spending is clear: Opioid prescriptions and costs for injured workers...
Pa. lawmakers introduce recreational marijuana bill
Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, a measure sponsors say is grounded...