Uncategorized OSHA watch 13 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 Interim enforcement guidance on silica standard for construction The interim enforcement guidance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard (1926.1153), which is now enforced in full, was issued Oct.…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Failure to pay for pre-shift work can be costly 8 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 A recent settlement in a class-action lawsuit, Tompkins v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, is a reminder to all employers about the obligation to pay for pre-shift work under the Fair Labor…
Uncategorized Important takeaways from recent studies and reports 4 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 Strategies to reduce costs and risks of musculoskeletal disorders A report by the Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) urges employers to look at their own experiences with claims, disability,…
Uncategorized Don’t let your holiday party become a legal liability 1 Dec 20178 Nov 2017 No one wants to be a spoil sport. Holiday parties are supposed to be festive and fun, but they can also be a breeding ground for liability under tort, workers'…
Uncategorized Six ways employers unwittingly fuel workplace violence 29 Nov 20178 Nov 2017 The statistics are alarming. According to an FBI report, workplace violence impacts almost two million Americans a year, causing an average of 700 homicides. About 18% of violent crimes are…
Uncategorized HR Tip: Enforcement of joint employer liability for temporary worker safety remains strong 10 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 While OSHA has moved away from an enforcement-based strategy on many initiatives, OSHA's deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs made it clear at a recent conference that the…
Uncategorized What works in Workers’ Comp: learning from others 1 Nov 201727 Oct 2017 Risk and Insurance has named the 2017 All Stars and the National Safety Council has announced the Rising Stars of Safety. Here are several of their stories that offer ideas…
Uncategorized Getting employees onboard to new approaches for back pain 27 Oct 201727 Oct 2017 Chronic back pain is one of the most persistent and difficult issues to deal with in Workers' Compensation. With an aging and overweight workforce, it will continue to be a…
Uncategorized What employers should expect from an insurance agent 9 Oct 201710 Sep 2017 My fellow Institute of WorkComp Professionals educator wrote this article to summarize items that an employer should expect from their insurance agent when it comes to helping the employer to…
Uncategorized 4 Oct 201710 Sep 2017 EEOC ordered to reconsider wellness rules The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) rules about the fees employers can assess workers who do not participate in wellness programs were ruled arbitrary…
