The writing has been on the wall for a while, but now the federal government has made it official: Interstate truck and bus drivers can no longer use hand-held cell phones while driving. [Read more…] about Feds ban use of hand-held cell phones for commercial drivers
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The war of words over OSHA fines
Imagine this: You’ve been fined by OSHA. Not only that, the agency has alerted the media that your actions put your employees in danger. Do you respond, and if so, how? [Read more…] about The war of words over OSHA fines
Joplin tornado hero to get workers’ comp after all
I don’t get it. Why deny him? I’m speechless. I don’t understand the denial. Those are some of the comments readers left on a story we ran in October about a Joplin, MO, tornado hero who was denied workers’ comp benefits. Now the insurance company has had a change of heart. [Read more…] about Joplin tornado hero to get workers’ comp after all
Injury free for 665 days, and tomorrow is … uh oh
A worker says he was fired for refusing to wear a sticker with the number “666” on it, designating the number of injury-free days at the plant. He wouldn’t wear the number because it’s a mark of the devil. Now he’s suing for religious discrimination. [Read more…] about Injury free for 665 days, and tomorrow is … uh oh
Will Facebook help uncover workers’ comp fraud?
Insurance companies have a new tool to catch workers trying to commit workers’ comp fraud, and it’s as close as a computer screen. [Read more…] about Will Facebook help uncover workers’ comp fraud?
Feds shut down company, call it ‘imminent hazard’
Yep, the federal government can shut down some types of businesses if it thinks the company is an imminent hazard. [Read more…] about Feds shut down company, call it ‘imminent hazard’
Worker dies after using lawn mower for warmth
As winter arrives, it’s a good time to remind workers not to start gas-powered engines in enclosed spaces. The result is too often fatal. [Read more…] about Worker dies after using lawn mower for warmth
OSHA sends another warning about Black Friday crowds
The title of the press release says, “OSHA encourages major retailers to provide crowd management measures.” A better word instead of “encourages” would have been “warns.” [Read more…] about OSHA sends another warning about Black Friday crowds
Are your co-workers killing you?
It’s not a category you’ll find in OSHA statistics on workplace deaths. However, a new study shows a possible link between your co-workers and mortality. [Read more…] about Are your co-workers killing you?
Workers and employers suing state workers’ comp bureau
It’s been said that if both sides in a dispute are unhappy with you, you must be doing something right. That could be the situation involving the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) since it faces two separate lawsuits … [Read more…] about Workers and employers suing state workers’ comp bureau