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Bill would increase OSHA penalties, cover more workers


April 8, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, OSHA news

OSHA penalties haven’t been updated since 1990. A new bill in Congress would change that.

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What factors contribute to workplace back reinjury?


January 24, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Back/lifting injuries, cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Safety training

Back injuries are the most expensive and most prevalent workplace injuries in the U.S. But up until now, no one has looked at what factors might contribute to back reinjury for employees who return to work.

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Employee safety complaints lead to $73K in OSHA fines


January 18, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?

Do supervisors listen when employees come to them with safety concerns? Ignoring them can be costly, as this company recently found out.

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First responders to Newtown massacre may not qualify for workers’ comp


January 3, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Workers' comp

Imagine for a moment being one of the half dozen local police officers who were the first responders to the shooting massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Now consider that those officers, under current law, may not qualify for workers’ comp for counseling.

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OSHA: The next four years under President Obama


November 8, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?

The election has produced status quo in Washington DC: President Obama re-elected, Democrats control the Senate, Republicans control the House. However, don’t expect the status quo at OSHA in the next four years.

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Top 10 most expensive states for workers’ comp


October 17, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, New safety statistics, Workers' comp

The state that had the most expensive workers’ comp rates for employers in 2010 managed to improve its ranking somewhat in the last two years. Click through to see how your state’s premiums compare:

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Safety News Summary, Sept. 24, 2012


September 24, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, safety incentives, Transportation safety, Workers' comp

The cost of poor worker health; best and worst states for getting workers off comp; the history of safe driving via an infographic; and how many days has it been since your last dinosaur incident? Click through to find out more about these topics in this week’s Safety News Summary.

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Does availability of paid sick leave affect workplace injuries?


August 1, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Research on safety

A new study takes a look at the relationship between paid sick leave and workplace injuries. The results point to potential cost savings for employers.

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Company must pay $22M for cell phone/driving injury


May 31, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cell phones and safety, cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, new court decision

Here’s proof that allowing employees to talk on cell phones for business purposes while they’re driving can be costly.

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Wal-Mart opts out of workers’ comp program


April 10, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Workers' comp

Wal-Mart has decided to manage its own injury benefits program in one state. That’s led proponents and opponents of such an option to weigh-in on whether it’s a good idea for businesses or not.

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