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2021 Predictions – How'd I do?
2021 Predictions – How'd I do?

It’s time once again to see how I did on my 2021 predictions for workers’ comp. Today we’ll dive into the first 5 and finish up with the last 5 tomorrow.  Total premiums will stay low.As […]
Construction Safety Report Looks at Hazard Prevention for Human-Robot Interactions
Construction Safety Report Looks at Hazard Prevention for Human-Robot Interactions

Silver Spring, MD — To help assess and quantify human-robot interaction safety hazards on construction worksites, a recently published report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training details a newly developed practical […]
US DOL Secures $1M Settlement with New Jersey Aluminum Foundry to Resolve Long-Standing Worker Safety, Health Violations
US DOL Secures $1M Settlement with New Jersey Aluminum Foundry to Resolve Long-Standing Worker Safety, Health Violations

Delair, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) - Aluminum Shapes LLC will affirm a $1 million penalty and accept 10 willful, 15 repeat and 55 serious violations and one other-than-serious citation in a settlement agreement to resolve two long-running […]
Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Meet on OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Public Sector Employees
Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Meet on OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Public Sector Employees

Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Meet on January 18 on OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Public Sector Employees Per State law and longstanding agreement with OSHA, Maine […]
VA: 2022 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules Begin January 1, 2022
VA: 2022 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules Begin January 1, 2022

Richmond, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) - On January 1, 2022, The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission will implement the 2022 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules that will establish the maximum fees for fee scheduled medical services rendered […]
Mental Well-being During the Holidays and the New Year
Mental Well-being During the Holidays and the New Year

It’s easy to let the holiday season become a stressful and overwhelming time. There are many pressures to make perfect meals and lots of holiday memories. There is an overwhelming number of activities and obligations […]
TOP 10 2021 California Workers' Comp Developments
TOP 10 2021 California Workers' Comp Developments

It’s time to take stock of 2021 in California’s workers’ comp system. This is a feature I’ve done every year since starting the blog in 2007. Here was the backdrop in 2021….Workers’ comp has been a […]
OSHA Releases Video Highlighting 50 Years of Protecting America's Workers, Ensuring Safer Workplaces
OSHA Releases Video Highlighting 50 Years of Protecting America's Workers, Ensuring Safer Workplaces

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) - Fifty years ago, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration began to fulfill the mission that led to its creation – to ensure safe and healthful working conditions […]