The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has withdrawn its proposal to revoke final approval of Arizona’s state-level occupational safety and health plan, a move that will now leave the state’s plan in place. OSHA on Tuesday said it would no longer move to reconsider Arizona’s plan, which it previously opposed because of what the federal …
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While the high-risk construction industry and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have zeroed in on mitigating injuries that stem from such incidents as falls and electrocutions, a panel of safety experts says one risk factor may be overlooked in construction in particular: psychosocial factors. At the root of the most-fatal incidents could be issues …
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A bill that would limit awards for subsequent workplace injuries to the “same part of the spine” was introduced in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday. H.B. 2345 would amend the Workers’ Compensation Act, stating that “for purposes of computing compensation for an employee who had a prior compensated injury to the spine, the prior compensation shall …
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Insurer Travelers Cos. Inc. on Tuesday announced the unveiling of an online platform designed to provide insight and information to construction customers on issues relating to workplace safety and productivity. The Travelers Innovation Network for Construction, which is being offered by the insurer, gives construction companies access to information about technology solutions and guidance that …
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Workers whose immigration status discourages them from sharing information with investigators or reporting workplace safety and health issues will gain immigration protections from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration starting March 30. The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday announced new authorities for OSHA to issue certifications in support of visa applications, which will allow …
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Injured workers with low back pain whose injuries are covered by workers compensation insurers and employers reported the lowest improvements in function following physical therapy than patients covered by all other payment systems, according to study released Tuesday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. The data used in the study was collected at admission and discharge …
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A Pennsylvania tree service company has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a teenage worker died from injuries suffered in a woodchipper incident. OSHA said Monday that it issued citations for 10 serious violations to Schnecksville, Pennsylvania-based Adam’s Tree Service, which also does business as Adam’s Tree Removal and Trimming, Adam’s …
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Monday cited an Illinois grain cooperative after a worker suffered a partial leg amputation while attempting to clean a soybean bin. OSHA issued citations for four willful violations and one repeat violation to Atlanta, Illinois-based Topflight Grain Cooperative after the 27-year-old worker fell into the bin and was …
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A proposal by Maryland lawmakers would provide for the payment of legal fees in medical workers compensation cases. House Bill 1012, introduced Friday, states that in cases in which no compensation is payable to an injured worker, but the individual is awarded medical benefits during a hearing, employers and insurers would be directed to pay …
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Rhode Island lawmakers have filed legislation that would amend provisions in the state’s workers compensation law in cases involving third-party liability. House Bill 5508, introduced Friday, addresses cases in which workers become injured under circumstances involving legal liability in individuals other than employers, and the employee seeks recovery of damages against those parties. The …
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