This 20-minute podcast takes a deep dive look into Ergonomics and OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative. It provides all the knowledge staffing agencies need to navigate this as a crucial part of workplace safety. The presentation was created using research and expert opinion from those in...
In 2024, the workers’ compensation insurance segment experienced another year of strong performance, continuing a decade-long profitability trend for insurers. Overall, workers’ compensation insurance has been a bright spot in recent years during an otherwise challenging market across various lines of insurance. New market entrants...
Small businesses in all industries face the potential of lawsuits. These disputes can require substantial money, time and effort, and they can damage a company’s reputation, regardless of the case’s merits or outcome. Considering these ramifications, it is vital for business leaders to take steps...
A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively address workplace hazards. There are several organizational benefits to implementing a safety committee. They can provide a safer work environment, increase employee...
Return-to-work (RTW) programs are intended to help support employees as they reintegrate back into the workforce after experiencing occupational illnesses or injuries. These programs may entail having injured employees return to work with shortened hours, lighter workloads or different tasks (also known as transitional duties)...
On Sept. 4, 2024, OSHA released an online tool giving users the ability to search its severe injury report (SIR) database and view trends related to workplace injuries occurring in states covered by federal OSHA. Key Highlights OSHA requires that employers report all severe work-related injuries, such as amputations,...
Statistics have revealed that temporary workers in warehouses are more likely to get hurt on the job than permanent employees. According to OSHA, some host employers may not have the same commitment to temporary employees as permanent ones and may be more inclined to assign...
Profitable underwriting results have generated favorable conditions across the workers’ compensation insurance market for nearly a decade. According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), the segment produced combined ratios of 84.5 and 84.9 in 2022 and 2023, respectively, demonstrating continued profitability. Industry experts...
Worksite evaluations are crucial to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) efforts to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for workers. Worksite evaluations help identify potential safety risks before they cause accidents or illnesses. Complying with OSHA standards helps organizations avoid legal penalties and...
June is National Safety Month. The National Safety Council (NSC) promotes this annual campaign in an effort to raise awareness of the leading causes of preventable injuries and fatalities at work, on the road, and within homes and communities. Watch this one- minute video for...