Worker on PCP when hurt still sues for comp
A worker tests positive for PCP right after he’s injured. Is he still able to collect workers’ comp benefits?
Lifting
Worker refuses light-duty job because he’d ‘starve to death’
Here’s a unique reason for a worker to refuse a light duty assignment: A truck driver says he left the position because he’d “starve to death.” Oh, and he wants workers’ comp benefits in lieu of the job.
by Fred Hosier
Worker rejects light duty assignment: Can she still collect benefits?
A juvenile justice officer rejected a light duty assignment after a shoulder injury. Her employer said too bad and ended her salary continuation benefits. How did the court decide?
Workers’ comp: Injured shoulder by opening a door?
For a moment, think of some potential causes of workplace injuries that would qualify for workers’ comp benefits. We bet opening a door wasn’t high on your list — in fact, it probably didn’t make your list at all.
by Fred Hosier
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‘Pirate campaign’ got workers interested in safety
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‘I learned to stop talking about injuries’
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A balanced approach keeps them interested
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Active shooter training prepares employees
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Activity-based incentive program helps build safety culture
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App bridges the communications gap
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Bad habits led to repeated near misses
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Be an effective leader: Use specific feedback
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C-Suite was the star of our own safety videos
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Change state of mind to create safer culture
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Curiosity key to more engaging training
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De-escalating potential workplace violence
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Discipline improves safety culture
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Employee kept losing work gloves
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Ergonomics and wellness connected
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Ergonomics policy improves engagement
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Extra measures needed for alcohol policy
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Focus on supervisors decreased injuries
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Front liners key to maintain safety culture
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Fun and creativity keys to good engagement
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Fun incentives get people excited about safety
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Help workers see why PPE is important
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Indicator tracking gets plant back on track
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Less paperwork led to more incident reports
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Looking beyond root cause analysis
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Music at work was too much of a distraction
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Near-miss incident led to refresher safety training
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Our production team understands the importance of safety
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Overcome complacency by identifying risks
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Overcome the language barrier with these 3 tips
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Pace too fast? Culture can help balance it out
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Prizes helped workers retain training info
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Put it in an email or save it for a meeting?
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Safety meetings don’t have to be boring
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See a problem? Say a problem
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Short safety emails got supervisors to buy in
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Shortcut led to injury: Preventing a repeat
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Sleep-health program reduces safety risks
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Some tips to prevent new hire injuries
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Stayed safe despite production pressure
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Strengthen the human factor to prevent falls
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Supervisors annoyed with surprise drills
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Teach employees how to see more effectively
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Teaching people to prevent back problems
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The importance of handshakes and high-5s
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To prevent injuries, reduce sensory overload
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Use Google to bridge the language barrier
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Using specific terms to sell workers on safety
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Variety is the spice of safety training
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Want engagement? Think like an advertiser
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We didn’t let safety take a backseat to deadlines
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We kept catching workers not wearing their PPE
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What you can do about intentional risk takers
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Worker interviews improved engagement
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Workers feel a part of the safety program
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