In workers’ compensation, there seem to be differing opinions around who’s really in charge of return to work.  The answer becomes clearer when you consider who ultimately must make the decision to return to work.  […]

 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 […]