The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a New Jersey company $130,000 for methylene chloride violations. Exposure to paint strippers containing methylene chloride remains a severe health concern for workers. The Second Circuit Court of […]

In my ongoing effort to help you, dear reader, stay informed and on top of important stuff, I have this email folder titled “Blog Fodder” wherein I park news items worthy of your attention. Here’s […]

Henderson, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) - A federal investigation into fatal injuries suffered by an 86-year-old worker at a Henderson sawmill and pallet manufacturer found the company exposed workers to hazardous energy sources and lack of machine […]

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provided more than $5 million in extramural funding during fiscal year (FY) 2021 to 38 projects that address challenges related to the […]

Albany, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) - Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the arrest of two Tioga County-based contractors who allegedly failed to maintain workers’ compensation insurance at three construction projects in Apalachin – potentially putting their employees […]

Sacramento, CA - Late last year, Mitchell, Genex and Coventry announced the creation of their new parent brand, Enlyte. This combination under the new Enlyte brand creates an organization in the Property & Casualty industry with […]

Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) - Oregon OSHA is proposing rules that would strengthen protections for Oregon workers against health and safety hazards linked to the impacts of climate change: extreme heat and wildfire smoke. The rules […]

This is your reminder, to set that reminder. We live in a world of reminders. The credit card company texts you a reminder that your bill is due, your car dings when it’s low on […]