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)...
Six ways workers' compensation brokers help companies save money. Workers' compensation brokers play a crucial role in helping companies save money in several ways: Expertise in Insurance Market: Workers' compensation brokers have in-depth knowledge of the insurance market. They understand the complexities of workers' compensation policies, coverage...
Prescribing Patterns for Drugs Have Mitigated Work Comp Medical Cost Increases A recent report by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) found that changes in prescribing opioids have impacted drug costs and cost trends for prescription drugs in workers’ compensation claims. Prescription drug costs are a large...
Patient transfers involve moving a patient from one surface to another, such as bed to stretcher, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, or wheelchair to toilet. When transferring a patient who is too weak, unsteady or otherwise unable to move safely by themself, two trained...
The best way to avoid paying fines for violating Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards is to always be prepared for an inspection. Since an OSHA officer has no obligation to inform an employer of the inspection ahead of time, the visit will usually...
Introduction The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Oftentimes, the...
Keeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces. Not only does ice removal offer aesthetic benefits, it can also help keep you, your co-workers and the general public (e.g., customers or passersby)...
On Jan. 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the first confirmed U.S. case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This particular coronavirus is associated with an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and is responsible for hundreds of illnesses...
Is it against the law for employees to record private conversations with co-workers, supervisors or executives without their consent? The answer is: It depends. There are a variety of laws that come into play, which vary based on locality, when analyzing workplace recordings. With the...
The Importance of Temporary Worker Safety Temporary workers are often utilized for hazardous jobs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that temporary workers are at a greater risk of workplace illness and injury than permanent employees. A number of factors contribute to this higher...