While some lawmakers in Washington are harping on OSHA for creating too many regulations, a recent report says during the last ten years, there have been fewer new regulations produced by the agency than in any other period in its history. [Read more…] about Group: OSHA rulemaking has slowed to a crawl
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Video: Man caught roofing while collecting comp
The law caught up with a Toledo, OH, man who was captured on video working on a roofing job while receiving workers’ comp benefits. [Read more…] about Video: Man caught roofing while collecting comp
Wood-chipper death leads to fraud charges
When a business owner filed an insurance claim to collect benefits for the family of an employee killed in a wood chipper, state authorities discovered alleged fraud. [Read more…] about Wood-chipper death leads to fraud charges
Cell phone law comes with unintended consequences
As someone in charge of workplace safety, you know it’s possible to create a new hazard by eliminating an old one — an unintended consequence. It appears that’s the case in Nevada where a new ban on using hand-held cell phones while driving went into effect this month. [Read more…] about Cell phone law comes with unintended consequences
Is this any way to treat an injured worker?
A worker at a grocery store fell 11 feet onto a concrete floor and suffered broken bones and head trauma. Instead of calling 911, store management lifted the worker into a wheelchair and pushed him to a dock to wait for a relative to take him to the hospital. [Read more…] about Is this any way to treat an injured worker?
Fake inspector sentenced to prison for extortion
A man who posed as a government inspector to extort tens of thousands of dollars from construction companies has been sentenced to prison. [Read more…] about Fake inspector sentenced to prison for extortion
How a 90-cent error cost company $6,000!
Workers’ comp experts agree: One of the worst moves you can make with injured employees is to let them think you’re an adversary. After all, there are plenty of lawyers looking to befriend them.
3 dead, 6 injured in shooting during safety meeting
Did suspension over a safety incident spark a shooting rampage in Cupertino, CA, that left three people dead and six others injured? [Read more…] about 3 dead, 6 injured in shooting during safety meeting
Comp for cell phone call that wasn’t answered and wasn’t from the company?
You know it isn’t safe to talk on the phone to an employee who’s driving. But this case seems to suggest that you’re better off not even knowing your employee’s cell phone number. [Read more…] about Comp for cell phone call that wasn’t answered and wasn’t from the company?
New OSHA rule a boon for cheaters?
OSHA says it’s trying to level the playing field with new rules for residential construction. But some builders say the new rules are having the opposite effect: They’re tilting the field in such a way that cheaters are prospering, and those who comply are in danger of falling over the edge. [Read more…] about New OSHA rule a boon for cheaters?