Uncategorized Ten most dangerous jobs 3 Jun 201912 May 2019 Going by the sheer number of on-the-job deaths, the truck drivers and sales drivers classification was by far the most dangerous, accounting for nearly 1,000 (987) deaths in 2017. However,…
Uncategorized Employee behavior and heat-related illness: 5 problem-solutions 29 May 201912 May 2019 Educational campaigns and accessible resources coupled with technology and meteorology precision have made it possible for employers to provide site-specific weather information and the proper resources and training for employees…
Uncategorized Understanding the drivers of serious injuries by industry Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index 24 May 201912 May 2019 Produced annually, the Liberty Mutual 2019 Workplace Safety Index identifies the leading causes of the most disabling non-fatal workplace injuries (resulting in more than five days of lost time) and ranks them…
Uncategorized Legal Corner 20 May 20198 Apr 2019 FMLA PTSD triggered by supervisor warrants suit reinstated under FMLA but disability charge dismissed under ADA In Cindy Tinsley v. Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., a former financial services worker complained about…
Uncategorized Things you should know 15 May 20198 Apr 2019 NSC survey: 75% of employers affected by opioids Seventy-five percent of U.S. employers say they have been directly affected by opioids, but only 17% of them feel "extremely well prepared"…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Two important FMLA documents 10 May 20198 Apr 2019 ABA's summary of 2018 FMLA decisions Each year, the American Bar Association's (ABA) Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee publishes a comprehensive report of FMLA decisions handed down by the federal…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 6 May 20198 Apr 2019 2020 budget proposal President Trump's proposed budget calls for a $300,000 increase in the agency's budget, but includes an increase of almost $4 million for safety enforcement and workplace inspections and the…
Uncategorized PPE and women: 13 do’s and don’ts 1 May 20198 Apr 2019 The recent cancellation by NASA of the highly publicized first-ever all-woman spacewalk is a good reminder of the importance of proper fitting PPE. Even with extensive training on the ground,…
Uncategorized Understanding OSHA’s general duty clause 26 Apr 20198 Apr 2019 Often referred to as the general duty clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, requires that employers provide "a place of employment which is free from recognized…
Uncategorized Occupational health and safety risks now top cost disruptor 22 Apr 20198 Apr 2019 Employers looking to boost the bottom line would be smart to closely examine the costs of their health and safety incidents. While high-profile disruptions such as cyber-attacks, IT outages, or…
