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She quits then wants larger workers’ comp payments


September 12, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, new court decision, Special Report, What do you think?, Workers' comp

What happens when a worker quits after an injury and then decides she deserves bigger workers’ comp payments?

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Is this what’s needed to curb workers’ comp costs?


July 1, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations, What do you think?, Workers' comp

One of the largest states in the nation, with some of the highest workers’ comp costs, has a new law intended to cut businesses a break.

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Office computer: A big workplace hazard?


July 8, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: ergonomics, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Research on safety

Are computer injuries restricted to carpal tunnel syndrome and eye strain? A new study documents a number of injuries you might not expect.

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Move over carpal tunnel: Now there’s cell phone elbow


June 4, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: ergonomics, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views

Talking for long periods on a cell phone really can cause injury.

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