Safety and OSHA News

Worker deaths up — in this economy?

by September 2, 2011 6 Comments

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Attention, those who believe that OSHA has gone overboard with its workplace safety regulations: You’ve got one less fact to support your argument. When all is said and done, the final count of worker fatalities in 2010 will be higher than in 2009. [Read more...]

Workers’ comp a holdup in NFL labor talks

by July 20, 2011 Comments (0)

Think about this the next time you’re watching a football game: NFL players have many of the same rights as other types of employees to collect workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured on the job. And the fact pro football players travel for their jobs gives them a workers’ comp advantage. [Read more...]

Does injured worker who is an illegal immigrant get workers’ comp?

by July 11, 2011 50 Comments

An injured worker turns out to be an illegal immigrant. His injuries prohibit him from doing the type of physical labor he previously did. He could do sedentary work, but he doesn’t have the skills. Does he get permanent total disability (PTD) benefits under workers’ comp?

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Which states have highest workers’ comp rates?

by November 12, 2008 Comments (0)

A new report shows workers’ comp reform laws in two states have brought down premiums significantly. [Read more...]