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OSHA to Employers: Consider Screening Workers for Heat Stress When Indexes Hit 85 Degrees

26 Jul, 2018 WorkersCompensation.com

Washington, DC — OSHA’s threshold for moderate occupational heat risks starts at a heat index of 91° F, but that “might not be sufficiently protective,” according to an analysis by the agency. Together with researchers […]

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    Governor Gianforte Signs HB836 Paving Way for Innovative Insurance Products

    ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ Allows Insurers to Offer New Products or Services HELENA, MT—Montana State Fund (MSF), the state’s largest and leading workers’ compensation insurance company, announced the signing of House Bill 836 (Rep. K. Zolnikov—Billings) on Wednesday. HB836, […]
    ATF Medical Names Abbi Akstulewicz Director of Payer Partnerships

    Newnan, Georgia (May 22, 2023) — Abbi Akstulewicz has joined ATF Medical in the newly created position of director of payer partnerships. Working closely with Brendan Swift, the company’s vice president of payer partnerships and marketing, she will develop partnership strategies and nurture relationships with payer partners throughout the U.S. She’s focused on […]

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