Cal/OSHA Issues Emergency Rules to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke

Posted on: July 23rd, 2019 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Cal/OSHA has issued emergency regulations that require employers of outdoor workers to take protective measures, including providing respiratory equipment, when air quality is significantly affected by wildfires. Smoke from wildfires can travel hundreds of miles and while an area may not be in danger of the fire, the smoke can be thick and dangerous, reaching […]

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Workers Who File Claims More Likely to File Subsequent Ones

Posted on: April 18th, 2018 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

A new study has found that people who have had workers’ comp claims in the past are more likely to file future claims compared to those who have never suffered an on-the-job injury. The study – the subject of an article published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine – concluded that a past […]

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