One of the hidden cost drivers in workers’ comp is fraud and while many employers feel that fraud by “injured workers” is the biggest problem, there are also vendors in the system that do their part to skim money from employers and insurers.
Indoor Workers Can Also Get Heat Illness; Here’s How to Protect Them
As temperatures soar this summer, it’s not only outdoor workers that toil under the sun who are at risk of heat illness.
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Responding to an Active Shooter in the Workplace
Creating a Strong Safety Program for Your Fleet Drivers
While most operations with an automotive or trucking fleet focus on safety, few businesses are actually monitoring their drivers to make sure they are adhering to the company’s rules, a new study has found.
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Silica Safety Enforcement Delayed for Construction Industry
Cal/OSHA has delayed enforcement of its crystalline silica safety standard for the construction industry for another three months to ensure the California rules are in synch with federal rules on the dangerous airborne matter.
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